Orthopedics

Get back in the game

The orthopedic team of experts at Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group provides exceptional orthopedic, spine (back and neck), sports medicine and podiatry services for patients of all ages. We use the least invasive treatments necessary to help you get back to the activities you enjoy, as quickly as possible.

EDWARD-ELMHURST MEDICAL GROUP - ORTHOPEDICS

Advanced orthopedic, spine, sports medicine and podiatry care close to home

Our team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians provides expert, compassionate care based on your unique needs. We offer high quality orthopedic and spine care, including the latest procedures and surgical options for total joint replacement and spinal decompression and fusion, plus treatment for a wide array of sports-related injuries and podiatric services.

Meet the Experts

Your goal is our goal

Getting you back to the activities you enjoy, as quickly as possible, is our goal, too — whether that’s playing with your grandkids, getting back on the golf course or returning to the field with your team. Our mission is to use the least invasive treatments necessary to help you meet your goal, whenever possible.

Some of the conditions we treat include:

Arthritis
Back pain
Biceps/triceps tendon rupture
Bunions
Bursitis
Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome
Cervical myelopathy
Concussions
Disc herniation
Exercise and sports-related injuries
Foot and heel pain
General fracture care
Hand, wrist and elbow pain and fractures
Hip, knee and shoulder arthritis
Malunion and nonunion of fractures
Neck pain
Nerve injuries and compression
Osteoarthritis
Overuse injuries
Radiculopathy
Rotator cuff issues
Running injuries
Spinal cord injury
Spinal fracture
Spinal stenosis
Tendonitis
Sprains, strains

Convenience and ease of access

You’ll also enjoy easy access to additional Edward-Elmhurst services you may need, such as X-ray/imaging, lab and physical therapy, at most of our locations — all under one roof.

With three convenient locations, there’s certain to be an office close to you.

LOMBARD | 130 S. Main Street, Suite 304
NAPERVILLE | 1331 W. 75th Street, Suite 101
WOODRIDGE | 3329 75th Street

Advanced orthopedic procedures

Our experts provide a range of advanced procedures, including, but not limited to:

Achilles tendon repair
Anterior hip replacement
Arthroscopy
Biceps/triceps tendon repair
Carpal tunnel treatment/surgery
Cartilage repair and restoration
Cervical decompression
Cervical disc replacement
Hand, wrist and elbow joint replacement
Hip and knee replacement
Knee ligament/tendon repair
Knee, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy
Lumbar decompression
Minimally invasive surgery
Musculoskeletal therapy
Patella stabilization and realignment
Peripheral nerve surgery
Podiatric surgery
Primary/revision ACL reconstruction
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder replacement and stabilization
Spinal fusion
Toenail procedures
Tommy John surgery (elbow UCL reconstruction)
Ultrasound guided injections

Learn more or schedule an appointment

Make an appointment online or call 630-646-7000.

You can also schedule your appointment through the MyEEHealth^TM mobile app. Don’t have a MyChart^® account yet? It’s easier than ever to sign up.

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Meet the experts

Zahab Ahsan, MD

Dr. Ahsan’s education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis), 2014
Internship: University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle), 2015
Residency: University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle), 2019
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), 2020

“I am committed to guiding my patients to a complete recovery and a life without pain or restrictions through innovative treatment and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. While I strive to treat each patient with non-operative measures, my surgical approach is based on a philosophy that each patient deserves a unique, personalized surgical plan to ensure an optimal recovery and timely return to the activities they love.”

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Kellen Choi, MD

Dr. Choi’s education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago), 1997
Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago), 1998
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago), 2002
Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital (Massachusetts), 2003

"I believe patient care should begin with establishing mutual trust through clear, open communication. Keen attention to the patient’s history often leads to an accurate diagnosis and early development of a patient-directed treatment plan. Listening to unique patient concerns and having empathy for the desire to return to daily activities or sports leads to compassionate care no different from caring for friends or family."

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Richard Erickson, MD

Dr. Erickson's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (Chicago), 1985
Internship: University of Illinois Hospital (Chicago), 1986
Residency: University of Illinois Hospital (Chicago), 1990

"The individual to whom I am providing healthcare should feel that they have been heard and that I have an intimate understanding of how the health problem for which they are seeking care is affecting their goals and aspirations in life. The individual should have the peace of mind that every effort has been made to deliver to them the best care possible to restore their quality of life."

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Jennifer Felske, DPM

Dr. Felske's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Podiatric Surgery
Medical School: Dr William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Chicago), 1995
Residency: Cook County Hospital (Chicago), 1996; Norwegian American Hospital (Chicago), 1997

“I grew up in an athletic family of physicians and I have always been active in sports, including basketball and running. Medicine was a natural fit for me given my upbringing. I enjoy treating athletes of all ages and types. I get excited to see my patients getting back to their first marathon, or a teacher being able to stand on her feet all day again, or a mom who wants to run around in the backyard with her kids.”

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Sincer Jacob, PA-C

Jacob's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedics
Education: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 2013

“I am committed to providing exceptional, evidence-based, personalized care to all of my patients. I believe in walking alongside my patients throughout their entire course of care and I embrace a personalized, patient-centered approach in treating my patients.”

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Ellen Kohlmann, PA

Kohlman’s education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedics
Education: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (North Chicago, IL), 2019

“I believe excellent patient care stems from taking the time to thoroughly discuss and educate the patient on their diagnosis and treatment options. When a patient fully understands what is happening, it gives them the confidence to trust my knowledge and recommendations. I treat my patients like family. I take pride in being transparent about potential risks, benefits and realistic expectations regarding surgery.”

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Shannon Krippinger, PA

Krippinger's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedics
Education: Alderson Broaddus University (West Virginia), 2016

“It is important to me to build relationships with my patients based on trust and understanding. I believe it is imperative to take the time to really listen to my patients’ concerns and explain in depth about their diagnosis and treatment options. My goal is to significantly improve quality of life and get my patients back to their normal activities.”

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Patrick Lester, PA

Lester’s education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedics
Education: Daemen University (Amherst, NY), 2019
Fellowship: University of Rochester – Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship (Rochester, NY), 2020

“I aspire to offer compassionate care to patients with a goal of regaining function and quality of life. I want my patients to understand their condition and treatment options, along with the risks and benefits to each treatment so that the patient feels well-informed.”

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Kushal Patel, MD

Dr. Patel's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: University of Illinois, College of Medicine (Chicago), 2014
Residency: University of Illinois (Chicago), 2019
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard University), 2020

"As a hand and upper extremity surgeon, my goal is to provide every patient with compassionate, high quality care. I believe listening to my patients describe their symptoms is key to identifying the correct diagnosis and to creating an evidence-based treatment plan that optimizes health and functionality. Whether your hope is to return to professional sports or perform daily activities without pain, I am committed to working with you to achieve your goals."

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Ryan Sullivan, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Sullivan's education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine (Chicago), 2011
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (Chicago), 2016
Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago), 2017

"I believe that a patient's thorough understanding of their medical condition, the treatment options, and the risks and benefits of each treatment are vital to success and, therefore, I take the time to fully educate my patients so that we can come to a shared, informed decision on management. I believe in utilizing effective non-surgical modalities to treat pain and injuries, with surgery as a reasonable option if those non-surgical treatments no longer alleviate symptoms."

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Jimmy Zhu, MD

Dr. Zhu’s education and credentials include:

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2016
Internship: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (Seattle), 2017
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (Seattle), 2021
Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 2022

"My goal is to help my patients navigate different surgical options and provide personalized, state of the art treatment, including minimally invasive spine surgery, aimed at maximizing benefits, including pain relief and return of function, while minimizing surgical risks and unpleasant side effects of surgery."

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Orthopedics

Get back in the game

EDWARD-ELMHURST MEDICAL GROUP - ORTHOPEDICS

Advanced orthopedic, spine, sports medicine and podiatry care close to home

Your goal is our goal

Convenience and ease of access

Advanced orthopedic procedures

Learn more or schedule an appointment

Meet the experts

Zahab Ahsan, MD

Kellen Choi, MD

Richard Erickson, MD

Jennifer Felske, DPM

Sincer Jacob, PA-C

Ellen Kohlmann, PA

Shannon Krippinger, PA

Patrick Lester, PA

Kushal Patel, MD

Ryan Sullivan, MD, FAAOS

Jimmy Zhu, MD

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