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Steven Gitelis , M.D.

Steven Gitelis, M.D.
Orthopaedic Oncology/Joint Reconstruction

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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgery residency and general surgery internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. His early orthopaedic 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:Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic 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
 
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Patricia Piasecki

Dr. Gitelis has office hours at the following location:

Rush University Medical Center

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