Biography
Dr. Douglas Solway is a podiatric physician who specializes in the treatment of many conditions of the foot and ankle. He offers advanced treatments such as regenerative therapy using platelet rich plasma (also known as PRP therapy), musculoskeletal ultrasound with guided injections, wound care using advanced biologics, and forefoot/rearfoot reconstructive surgery using advanced implants and new techniques.
As a child, Dr. Solway was hospitalized repeatedly for treatments for clubfoot and asthma. His gratitude and admiration for the physicians who treated him and desire to help others as well, made him decide to become a doctor. He chose to specialize in podiatry because it combines his interest in orthopedics and plastic surgery.
In providing care, Dr. Solway listens carefully to his patients in order to make an accurate diagnosis and determine the course of treatment that will achieve the speediest recovery. He educates patients about their condition so they can be comfortable and satisfied with their treatment options.
Dr. Solway served as team physician for the Chicago Bulls for nine years, including the last two championship seasons. He also served as team physician for the Chicago Wolves hockey team from 1996 to 2004. He now heads the wound care clinic at IBJI in Morton Grove where he treats lower extremity non-healing wounds.
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Heel Pain
- Fracture Care of the Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Repair & Fusion
- Bunions & Hammertoes
- Tendon Repair
- Wound Care
- Orthotics/Arch Supports
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (also known as PRP Therapy)
- Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Philosophy of Care
I take an educational approach for the patient to fully understand their condition. I treat patients like they are family, with attention on making them feel comfortable and satisfied with proposed care and treatment options. I am always open for questions from the patient as well.
Education
Residency
Rush North Shore Medical Center
Podiatric Surgery
Internship
Thorek Medical Center
Internship
Rush North Shore Medical Center
Internship
Lincoln West Hospital
Medical School
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Internship
West Side Veterans Administration Hospital
Internship
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Podiatric Surgery Rotation
Internship
Columbus Hospital
Medical School
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Appointments
- Clinical Rotation Reviewer, Residency Program, Rush North Shore, Skokie, IL 1995-2000
- Assistant Director Surgical Residency in Podiatry, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Skokie, IL 1999-present
- Assistant Chairman, Department of Podiatry, Section Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Skokie, IL
- Assistant Director Wound Care Center, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Skokie, IL
Curriculum Vitae
See my Curriculum Vitae
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Aetna Whole Health
- Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
- Blue Advantage PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
- CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
- CCN POS
- CCN PPO
- Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
- CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
- First Health PPO
- Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
- HMO Illinois (some physicians)
- Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
- Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
- Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare
- MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
- MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
- One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
- One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
- PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
- Preferred Network Access PPO
- Preferred Plan PPO
- Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
- Savility
- Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
- Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Union Health Service
- UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO
IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Healthcare’s Finest Network
- MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)