Michael D., PTA

• Physical Therapist Assistant

Appointment Line: 847-779-6050

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Biography

Starting as a rehabiliation technician, Michael has been part of the IBJI team at Morton Grove since 2021. After receiving his physcial therapist assistant degree from Oakton College in 2025, he joined the Morton Grove team as a PTA. Michael enjoys helping patients regain their mobility and improve their quality of life whether it's after a traumatic accident or a surgical operation. Seeing patients progress gives him a great deal of satisfaction and makes him proud of the work IBJI and simliar organizations do. Along with orthopedic rehabilitation, he enjoys assisting patients with neurological deficits, paticularly patients that have suffered from a stroke. Outside of work, Michael play sports, mainly pickleball and tennis, enjoys hiking in the natural landscape when time allows, and spends time with family, friends, and his dog Bosco.

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