Adam C. Young, MD
Alan C. League, MD
Albert Knuth, MD
Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD
Alexander E. Michalow, MD
Alexander Gordon, MD
Alfonso Bello, MD
Ami Kothari, MD
Amy Jo Ptaszek, MD
Anand Vora, MD
Andrea S. Kramer, MD
Andrew J. Riff, MD
Angela R. Crowley, MD
Angelo Savino, MD
Anthony Savino, MD
Anuj S. Puppala, MD
Ari Kaz, MD
Ashraf H. Darwish, MD
Ashraf Hasan, MD
Bernard J. Feldman, MD
Bradley Dworsky, MD
Brian Clay, MD
Brian J. Burgess, DPM
Brian R. McCall, MD
Brian Schwartz, MD
Brian Weatherford, MD
Brooke Vanderby, MD
Bruce Summerville, MD
Bryan Waxman, MD
Bryant S. Ho, MD
Carey E. Ellis, MD
Carla Gamez, DPM
Cary R. Templin, MD
Charles L. Lettvin, MD
Charles M. Lieder, DO
Chinyoung Park, MD
Christ Pavlatos, MD
Christian Skjong, MD
Christopher C. Mahr, MD
Craig Cummins, MD
Craig Phillips, MD
Craig S. Williams, MD
Craig Westin, MD
Daniel Newman, MD
David Beigler, MD
David Guelich, MD
David H. Garelick, MD
David Hamming, MD
David Hoffman, MD
David M. Anderson, MD
David Norbeck, MD
David Raab, MD
David Schneider, DO
Djuro Petkovic, MD
Douglas Diekevers, DPM
Douglas Solway, DPM
E. Quinn Regan, MD
Eddie Jones Jr., MD
Edward J. Logue, MD
Elliot A. Nacke, MD
Ellis K. Nam, MD
Eric Chehab, MD
Eric L. Lee, MD
Evan A. Dougherty, MD
Garo Emerzian, DPM
Gary Shapiro, MD
Giridhar Burra, MD
Gregory Brebach, MD
Gregory J. Fahrenbach, MD
Gregory Portland, MD
Harpreet S. Basran, MD
Inbar Kirson, MD, FACOG, Diplomate ABOM
Jalaal Shah, DO
James M. Hill, MD
James R. Bresch, MD
Jason G. Hurbanek, MD
Jason Ghodasra, MD
Jason J. Shrouder-Henry, MD
Jeffrey Ackerman, MD
Jeffrey Goldstein, MD
Jeffrey Staron, MD
Jeffrey Visotsky, MD
Jeremy Oryhon, MD
John H. Lyon, MD
Jonathan Erulkar, MD
Jordan L. Goldstein, MD
Josephine H. Mo, MD
Juan Santiago-Palma, MD
Justin Gent, MD
Justin M. LaReau, MD
Kellie Gates, MD
Kermit Muhammad, MD
Kevin Chen, MD
Kris Alden MD, PhD
Leah R. Urbanosky, MD
Leigh-Anne Tu, MD
Leon Benson, MD
Lori Siegel, MD
Lynn Gettleman Chehab, MD, MPH, Diplomate ABOM
Marc Angerame, MD
Marc Breslow, MD
Marc R. Fajardo, MD
Marie Kirincic, MD
Mark A. Lorenz, MD
Mark Gonzalez, MD
Mark Gross, MD
Mark Hamming, MD
Mark Mikhael, MD
Matthew L. Jimenez, MD
Mehul H. Garala, MD
Michael C. Durkin, MD
Michael Chiu, MD, FAAOS
Michael J. Corcoran, MD
Michael O'Rourke, MD
Nathan G. Wetters, MD
Nikhil K. Chokshi, MD
Peter Hoepfner, MD
Peter Thadani, MD
Phillip Ludkowski, MD
Priyesh Patel, MD
Rajeev D. Puri, MD
Rhutav Parikh, MD
Richard J. Hayek, MD
Richard Noren, MD
Richard Sherman, MD
Ritesh Shah, MD
Robert J. Daley, MD
Robert J. Thorsness, MD
Roger Chams, MD
Ronak M. Patel, MD
Scott Jacobsen, DPM
Sean A. Sutphen, DO
Serafin DeLeon, MD
Shivani Batra, DO
Stanford Tack, MD
Steven C. Chudik, MD
Steven G. Bardfield, MD
Steven Gross, MD
Steven Jasonowicz, DPM
Steven M. Mardjetko, MD
Steven S. Louis, MD
Steven W. Miller, DPM
Surbhi Panchal, MD
T. Andrew Ehmke, DO
Taizoon Baxamusa, MD
Theodore Fisher, MD
Thomas Gleason, MD
Timothy J. Friedrich, DPM
Todd R. Rimington, MD
Todd Simmons, MD
Tom Antkowiak, MD, MS
Tomas Nemickas, MD
Van Stamos, MD
Wayne M. Goldstein, MD
Wesley E. Choy, MD
William Robb, MD
William Vitello, MD

Service Line: Wellness

Two Doctors Join OrthoHealth Program

DES PLAINES, Ill., March 8, 2021—Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, welcomes two new physicians to the OrthoHealth (Medical Wellness) Program. Dr. Inbar Kirson, certified weight management physician and Dr. Lynn Gettleman Chehab, pediatrician, will enhance the program by bringing a medically supervised approach to weight management […]

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Inbar Kirson, MD, FACOG, Diplomate ABOM

Dr. Kirson has a passion for teaching and a genuine commitment to educating her patients and the community on leading a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Kirson has been seen all around the Chicago area giving seminars and lectures focusing on how to use food as your best medicine. She extends this love for teaching to her […]

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Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? An Orthopedist’s Perspective

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available in the United States, many people may be asking themselves, “Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?” Many people are questioning the safety and accuracy around the vaccine. They are researching and looking for answers before they make their decision. IBJI’s orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Chehab weighs in on […]

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What to Do if You Have Frostbite in Your Hands

Frostbite in the hands and fingers is a painful injury that we can sometimes get from exposing our skin to freezing temperatures for too long. It can happen to people who are stranded in the wilderness or outside (for example, if your car breaks down). We’ve all felt the effects of being outside in the […]

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Pilates’ Mental and Physical Benefits Guide Us Through “New Normal”

IBJI’s Pilates Instructor, Yvonne Taylor, MS, NASM, STOTT, discusses how Pilates can help our health as we navigate the “new normal.” COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, closing the economy, increasing unemployment and more. Add the fear of catching the virus to the list and staying healthy during the pandemic can be a challenge. […]

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What is Runner’s Knee? Learn from IBJI

If you’re an athlete or a running enthusiast, you could be at risk for runner’s knee. Any sport or exercise that forces you to regularly bend your knees, can put you at risk. Low impact sports such as bicycling, as well as high impact sports, like basketball, all carry some level of risk of developing […]

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Put the Spring Back in Your Step this Season

No matter where you are on your health journey, motivation and change can come in many forms, just as the changing of the seasons. Spring is a time to regain focus on healthy habits. Check out the suggestions below on how to jump-start your spring! Out With the Old, in With the New  Spring cleaning […]

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Easy Ways to Practice Self-Care at Home

During unknown or stressful times, it can be easy to fall out of your routine and develop a negative outlook. That is why it is important to practice self-care. Practicing self-care helps strengthen your mind-body connection and recharges you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Giving yourself permission to set aside time for yourself is the key […]

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Exercise with Everyday Household Items

As our world is adapting new ways to conduct business and communicate with loved ones, you too may be adjusting your daily routine at home. We are getting creative by substituting our daily routines with new methods and practices to stay healthy and well. One way to do this is to keep up with your […]

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute provides a safe alternative to hospitals and emergency rooms for urgent and non-urgent orthopedic treatment and care. Learn more about the steps we are taking to keep all IBJI facilities safe for patients and staff.
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