Dr. William J. Gilligan M.D.
Orthopedist
550 W Ogden Ave Hinsdale IL, 60521About
Dr. William Gilligan is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Gilligan specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Gilligan tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1962
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Fellowships
- John Boyes Fellow in Hand Surgery
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