General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Warts
• Arthritis
• Rheumatology
• Primary Care
  Northwestern Orthopedic Institute accepts most major health insurance plans and many smaller plans, including those listed below. Medicare and Worker’s Compensation patients are also welcome. If you do not see your insurance plan in the following list, feel free to call our office and we’ll be happy to provide any necessary information to your primary care provider.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Adam Bennett: The Mead Johnson Award for Graduate Education, an award given to the country’s 20 most outstanding family medicine residents, and the Resident Teacher Award from St. Joseph Hospital
• Diabetic Foot Care

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand problem resulting from pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. Symptoms, which are often worse at night, consist of numbness and/or pain in the wrist and fingers. Eventually there is loss of strength, fine motor control and sensation.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
• MRI
  The convenient, state-of-the-art MRI Suite at Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute was designed for the comfort of our patients. Featuring on-site check-in, imaging, and records management services, you may also schedule same day appointments. Plus, our MRI team works closely with our doctors to ensure swift and accurate readings and that our surgeons have convenient access to your records.
• Radiology
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• Arthroscopy
  Expertise: Hip Arthroscopy/FAI, Cartilage Repair, ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair and Dislocation
• Ankle Surgery
  Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute is internationally recognized for its excellence in providing the complete range of Orthopaedic care, including Sports Medicine, Arthritis, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Joint Replacement, and Spine Surgery. The practice utilizes the latest medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatments for bone and joint disorders, offers state-of-the-art surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgeries of the shoulder, hip, knee, foot, and ankle.
• Bunion Surgery
  Expertise: Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Bunion Surgery, Fracture Care, Arthroscopy, Sports and Dance-Related Foot and Ankle Injuries and Surgery
• Joint Replacement
  When only some of the joint is damaged, a surgeon may be able to repair or replace just the damaged parts. When the entire joint is damaged, a total joint replacement is done. To replace a total hip or knee joint, a surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts and inserts artificial parts, called prostheses or implants.
• Arthritis Surgery
• Hand Surgery
  We are pleased to share with you our experience in the field of Hand Surgery and to provide state-of-the-art care in this area.
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
  Dr. Gordon Nuber is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon, concentrating on sports related and traumatic injuries to the knee, shoulder, and elbow. His areas of special interest are ACL Reconstruction, arthroscopy in the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries including meniscal tears, rotator cuff and labral tears. He is currently on staff at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and River North Same Day Surgical Center.
• Hip Replacement
  Total Hip Replacement (THR) procedure replaces all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to eliminate pain and restore joint movement.
• Knee Replacement
  Dr. Wixson has created a booklet, Total Joint Replacement, that describes his approach to hip and knee replacement. Please click here to access this or download the material.
• Knee Arthroscopy

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Steven Kodros is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon with areas of special interest in foot and ankle reconstruction, total ankle replacement, fracture care, diabetic foot problems, deformities of the foot and ankle, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal trauma. He is on staff at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, and River North Same Day Surgery Center.
• Physical Therapy
  Physical therapy, known as Physiotherapy is a service to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.
• Occupational Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
• Ankle Instability
  Expertise: Surgical Podiatry, Diabetic Foot Care, Ingrown and Fungal Nail Care, Ankle Instability and Sprains, Bunions, Arthritic Foot and Ankle Care, Neuromas, Warts
• Ankle Sprain
  Expertise: Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Bunion Surgery, Fracture Care, Arthroscopy, Sports Foot and Ankle Injuries and Surgery
• Arthritic Foot Care
  Expertise: Non-Surgical Podiatry, Diabetic Foot Care, Ingrown and Fungal Nail Care, Ankle Instability and Sprains, Bunions, Arthritic Foot and Ankle Care, Neuromas, Warts
• Bunions Problems
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Dr. Armen Kelikian is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon, concentrating in adult and pediatric treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. His areas of special interest are foot and ankle reconstruction, total ankle replacement, fracture care, diabetic foot care, deformities of the foot and ankle, and sports injuries. He is on staff at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, River North Same Day Surgery Center, and Golf Surgery Center.