Dr. Joseph Louis D'Silva MD
Orthopedist
2923 N CALIFORNIA AVE CHICAGO IL, 60618About
Was President of Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center from 2005-2007, and is the President Elect for 2012. Also Served as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery from 1998-2003.
Education and Training
Rush Medical College
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1981
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1981
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Broken Ankle
Internships
- Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Illinois Orthopedic Association, Chicago Medical Society, The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- "Acute Ankle Injuries"- Journal of Consulting, 1987 Vol 27 #8
What do you attribute your success to?
Putting Patients First, Educating his Patients and Acting as a Doctor and Partner in Their Treatment and Recovery
Teaching and speaking
Lectures Locally to Insurance Companies. Involved in Student Resident Teaching.
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- Journal Bone and Joint Surgery
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