OAK Orthopedics

09/05/2025

🏈 Friday Night Lights! Catch IBJI on the sidelines tonight at Herscher High School as the Tigers take on Bishop McNamara Catholic School!

The OAK Mobile Sports Medicine RV will be onsite for the Spotlight Game of the Week—see you there!

09/04/2025

🏈 Football season is here! The first stop for the OAK Sports Medicine RV was Providence Catholic High School, where the Celtics kicked things off with a big win over Wheaton Academy.

Sidelines were well covered by Athletic Trainer Drew LoFurno and Physician Assistants Taylor Lincoln and Tia Consolino, keeping athletes cared for all game long.

09/03/2025

IBJI CEO Andre Blom sat down with Becker’s Spine Review to share how Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is committed to independence, innovation, and physician autonomy — all to better serve our patients and communities.

From adopting AI tools, to expanding urgent care access, to preserving the personal touch of independent practice — IBJI is proud to keep advancing care while staying true to our mission.

Full story here:

Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is doubling down on independence and selective consolidation to navigate staffing, reimbursement and regulatory pressures in orthopedics, CEO Andre Blom told Becker’s. The group, which grew by about 50% through consolidation in 2020, has resisted a...

09/02/2025

💚 Welcome Dr. Raman Singh, DO, to IBJI!

Dr. Singh is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist with a focus on pediatric and young adult athletes. From sports injuries and fracture care to concussion management and pediatric orthopedic conditions, he’s passionate about helping active individuals stay strong and healthy.

You can now find Dr. Singh at our Hinsdale, Westmont, and Western Springs locations.

Learn more about his background and expertise:
👉 https://bit.ly/4mFJenT

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we celebrate the hard work of our community, and the importance of finding balance. Whether it’s time with family, a favorite activity, or a moment of rest, here’s to honoring both the work and the life that keep us moving. 💚

08/31/2025

IBJI is proud to serve as the exclusive Orthopedic Medicine Partner of the 2025 APP Tour Chicago Open this weekend!

Our Athletic Trainers and team members kept athletes ready for every match with on-site stretching, recovery services, cooling towels, and medical support.

🏆 Catch all the tournament action on The APP Tour YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/463tx2Y

08/29/2025

☀️ Meet Dr. David Garelick, Sports Medicine Specialist at our Chicago – Avondale clinic.
For him, summer is all about staying active and nothing beats wakeboarding on Lake Michigan! 🏄‍♂️ His beginner’s tip: “Relax, let the boat pull you up, and trust the rope for balance. Bend your knees, keep your arms straight, and enjoy the ride!”

08/27/2025

Hydration isn’t just about quenching thirst—it protects your joints! 💧 Up to 80% of cartilage is water, and electrolytes help muscles and joints work together.
Dr. Nathan Wetters, IBJI sports medicine specialist, explains why water alone isn’t enough—and how smart hydration can prevent injuries, improve performance, and keep you moving longer.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mAlKAP

08/26/2025

🐶✨ Happy National Dog Day!
Walking the dog isn’t just fun—it’s good for your heart, lowers stress, and keeps your joints moving! Our physicians and staff know this well, thanks to their amazing pups who keep them moving and smiling.

Meet the furry team members behind the IBJI family! 🐾💚

08/22/2025

Dr. Ronak M. Patel at AOSSM 2025!

Double board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Ronak Patel specializes in complex knee, shoulder, and elbow care. At this year’s AOSSM Annual Meeting, he shared his expertise on advanced knee preservation techniques, including meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, and pediatric knee stability.

Attending and presenting at conferences like AOSSM allows Dr. Patel to stay at the forefront of sports medicine—bringing the latest research, techniques, and innovations back to the athletes and active patients he treats.

08/21/2025

“I just wanted to get back to the things I love—to get my life back.” 💚

That’s what Daniel Herzog told Dr. Phillip Ludkowski at IBJI. And just 13 weeks after his partial knee replacement, this lifelong athlete is back on the ice playing hockey—pain-free.

Read more about Daniel’s inspiring recovery: https://bit.ly/4mY6Zri

08/20/2025

✈️ Did you know American Airlines has over 500 daily departures out of O’Hare? That’s a lot of teamwork on the ground and in the air!

Our IBJI crew—Jason Adolph, Dr. Mahr, Dr. Breslow, Dr. Garelick, and Justin Sword—toured the facilities, met with the onsite care team, and explored how we can keep supporting the health and wellness of the employees who keep those planes flying!