Steven Gitelis, M.D.
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:	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

Dr. Gitelis has office hours at the following location:

Orthopedic Building at Rush

www.rushortho.com  |  877.632.6637