Orthopedic Oncology, Hip & Knee Reconstruction and Replacement Orthopedic Surgeon
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Director, Section of Orthopaedic Oncology, Rush University Medical Center
A highly regarded expert in the area of orthopedic oncology and limb reconstruction, Dr. Gitelis currently serves as the Director of the Rush Center for Limb Preservation. His numerous appointments also include Endowed Chair, Rush Medical College Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology and Director, Section of Orthopaedic Oncology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
Dr. Gitelis has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Rush, completing both his orthopedic surgery residency and general surgery internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. His early orthopedic oncology experience came from fellowships at the prestigious Rizzoli Institute, Bologna, Italy (under renowned Professor Mario Campanacci), and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
He and his wife Mary have five children: Marc, Sarah, Samantha, Matthew, and Sydney.
| Practice Emphasis: | Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Oncology Joint Reconstruction |
| Medical School: | Rush Medical College |
| Residency: | Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
| Fellowship: | Rizzoli Institute, Bologna, Italy |
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Limb salvage Pediatric cancer surgery Growing prosthesis Minimally invasive bone grafts |
| Research Interests: | Limb salvage Chondrosarcoma Bone graft techniques |
| Disclosures: | AAOS Record of Disclosure |
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Dr. Gitelis has office hours at the following location:
Rush University Medical Center
In the News
Life-Long Athlete Discovers Her Passion after Cancer Knocks Her Off-Course
Life After Cancer: Dr. Gitelis Celebrates with Three Exceptional Patients
Dr. Gitelis Named 2011 RUMC Medical Staff President Elect
Chicago's First Lady Undergoes Surgery to Stabilize her Leg
Grateful Patient's Bequest Supports Her Physician's Research
Giving the Gift of Hope
Bone Cancer Surgery a Success for 9-Year-Old Boy
Michigan State Honors Dr. Gitelis, MOR Orthopaedic Oncology Program
ESPN.com: Ray Still Fighting to Play
Profile in Courage
Refusing to Give Up
MOR Physicians Make 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America® List
Treatment of Bone Tumors from Metastatic Breast Cancer
