Dr. Michael Gitelis M.D.
Orthopedist
2350 ROYAL BLVD ELGIN IL, 60123Rating
4/5
About
Michael Gitelis, MD, maintains a position at Midwest Bone & Joint Institute in two offices located in Barrington and Elgin, Illinois. An experienced orthopedic sports medicine physician specializing in arthroscopy, Dr. Gitelis is a leader in his field. Dr. Gitelis is the inventor of the Giteliscope, a minimally invasive surgery tool, and has over 20 other patents. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Gitelis extends his vast knowledge to future physicians; being an Associate Professor at Rush Presbyterian Hospital and teaching arthroscopy regionally. When Dr. Gitelis is not serving his patients or teaching, he is an affiliate physician at numerous local medical facilities including Providence St. Joseph Hospital and Delnor Hospital. To remain current in his procedures and technologies, Dr. Gitelis is an active member to many associations as well, including the Chicago Medical Society.
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Education and Training
Chicago Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches Arthroscopy Regionally and Locally -
- Inventor of the Giteliscope-Arthroscope -
- Associate Professor at Rush Presbyterian Hospital -
Treatments
- Joint Problems, General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
Internships
- St. Luke's Hospital
Fellowships
- Fellowship Program Under Dr. Lanny Johnson
Professional Society Memberships
- Chicago Medical Society, Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Arthroscopy Association
Articles and Publications
- 20+ Patents
What do you attribute your success to?
- His years as an athlete on a collegiate level, his perseverance, and determination. "Never quitting".
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