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Abby joined the IBJI team in January 2023 and has been practicing as a certified physician assistant since 2018. She received her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University where she was also an All-American field hockey player. She then completed her graduate degree in physician assistant studies at Ohio University and went on to work in the emergency department in Columbus, Ohio for the next four years. She now enjoys working in sports medicine given her background as an athlete and passion for orthopedics. Her goal is to ensure her patients are educated on their conditions and various treatment options. Outside of the office and operating room, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, traveling the world, snowboarding out west, wakeboarding on the lake, and playing field hockey.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Michigan State University- Kinesiology
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Orthopedic Surgery / Learn More
Alli Nelson, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant who specializes in orthopedics with an emphasis on joint replacement and sports medicine. She is licensed to practice and prescribe medicine in the state of Illinois under physician supervision. Alli joined Hinsdale Orthopaedics in February 2023 and works alongside Dr. Michael Durkin. She assists in the operating room, hospital rounds and clinical settings. Alli has her own schedule where she provides care and treatment for patients as well as joint injections, pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care.
Alli received her bachelor's degree in molecular/cellular biology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She also received minors in chemistry, psychology, and neuroscience. Alli went on to earn her master's degree in physician assistant studies at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. Prior to attending PA school, Alli worked as a medical assistant in orthopedics where she developed a passion for the specialty. Working together as a team, she and Dr. Durkin focus on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder, knee and hip conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Saint Mary's College - Molecular/Cellular Biology
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Board Certified With Fellowship Training in Rheumatology / Learn More
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- Board - Certified With Fellowship Training in Rheumatology / Learn More
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- Family Medicine Physician With Fellowship Training in Primary Care Sports Medicine
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- Neurologist With Fellowship Training in Sports Neurology and Electromyography
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- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon With Specialization in Joint Replacement Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spinal Surgery & Disorders
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- Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Added Board Certification in Sports Medicine
Brendan has been part of IBJI since 2020 but worked as a PA in orthopedic surgery since 2015. Brendan completed PA school at Rosalind Franklin University in 2015. Prior to PA school, Brendan completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. He enjoys assisting in all types of orthopedic surgery from sports to trauma to hand surgery. He enjoys the challenges presented by seeing a variety of conditions and pathology. During his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons as well as supporting all Michigan State and Detroit sports teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Michigan State University - Telecommunications - Digital Media Arts
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Reconstruction of the Hip and Knee
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spinal Surgery and Disorders
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle Surgery / Learn More
Chelsea is a native of the Chicago suburbs. She spent several years in the Pittsburgh area for her undergraduate and graduate studies, graduating from Seton Hill University as a physician assistant in 2015. She joined IBJI shortly thereafter. She now resides in Chicago with her husband and their beloved Labrador Retriever, where she enjoys exploring hidden gem restaurants, attending live music events, and going to Cubs and Bears games. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, especially at the family cabin 'up north', boating and hiking in the summertime and snowmobiling in the wintertime.
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Specializing in Sports Medicine / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Shoulder Surgery and Sports Medicine
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- Double Board - Certified Anesthesiologist With Fellowship Training in Pain Management / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Interventional Pain Management Physician
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician With Fellowship Training in Sports and Spine Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgery With Fellowship Training in Shoulder, Elbow Surgery, and Sports Medicine / Learn More
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- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
Dr. David Raab is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the founding physicians of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. His practice is based on a comprehensive team approach to patient education and care. Dr. Raab utilizes advanced, state-of-the-art techniques in combination with ethical decision making to ensure exceptional orthopedic care for his patients. His strong commitment to patient safety and his warm and friendly interaction with his patients make them feel like family.
Dr. Raab specializes in sports medicine in both adult and pediatric patients and provides treatment for injuries involving the rotator cuff, labrum, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus, and knee ligament reconstruction. He also performs total knee replacements and total hip replacements. He performs arthroscopic (minimally invasive) procedures, which reduce patient discomfort, side effects, and recovery times.
The son of a physician, Dr. Raab was inspired by his father's dedication to helping people and decided to become a doctor at a young age. He educates patients and relies on the latest medical evidence to make sound, ethical treatment recommendations and regards surgery as a last option after non-surgical treatments have been tried.
Dr. Raab is an avid athlete and plays competitive tennis and paddle tennis on a regular basis. His love of sports and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle is something he shares with his family, including his four children. His longstanding participation in these activities gives Dr. Raab an added understanding and appreciation of the importance of healthy bones and joints and helps fuel his determination to improve his patients' conditions.
"In 2017, Dr. Raab replaced my left knee using the Visionaire knee replacement system. Surgery started at 9am, in Morton Grove, and I was home watching TV at 2pm. This knee replacement was the result of a 1979 sports injury. Last year I played left field for a 60-65 year old 12" softball team and we won the AAA National Championship. I could not have hoped for a better outcome, as I worked my way through rehabilitation. Originally, I searched the top 25 orthopedic surgeons in the US; Dr. Raab was one of two in the Chicago area. I really enjoy meeting with him on an annual basis, as he reviews how I'm doing. He deserves one of our championship jerseys, as he enabled me to play at 100 percent.
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Knee and Sports Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Officer
- Physician Assistant
Emily is an officer in the Illinois Army National Guard, serving the 2-106 CAV as their senior provider and physician assistant. In that capacity, she specializes in combat casualty care and medical planning for the squadron. Emily is also an active member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. She loves traveling, golf, and her dog, Rickie.
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- Orthopedic Physician With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Orthopaedic Trauma
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Orthopaedic Trauma
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Specialization in Spine Surgery and Trauma Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Shoulder and Upper Extremity
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Sports Medicine / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Reconstruction, Joint Preservation and Resurfacing
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity Microsurgery / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement / Learn More
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- Interventional Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Reconstructive / Joint Replacement Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician With Fellowship Training in Pain Management and Palliative Care
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Total Joint Replacement and Young Adult Hip Preservation
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine
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- Board - Certified With Fellowship Training in Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Reconstruction and Hip and Knee Replacement
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- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Arthroplasty & Orthopaedic Oncology and Orthopaedic Trauma
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- Rheumatologist Specializing in a Wide Range of Rheumatic Diseases
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity Microvascular Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Knee and Hip Joint Reconstruction
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand & Upper Extremity Microvascular Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Total Joint Revision & Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Specialization in Adult Reconstruction of Hip, Knee, and Shoulder
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
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- Pain Management Physician
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Total Joint Replacement
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Reconstruction
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- Fellowship Trained Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
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- Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery / Learn More
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- University of Medicine and Science - Physician Assistant
- University of Medicine and Science - Physician Assistant Practice
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Shoulder & Elbow and Hand Surgery
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- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician With Fellowship Training in Sports and Spine Medicine
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
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- Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine With a Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports Medicine / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
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- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Joint Replacement
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Reconstruction
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon / Learn More
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- Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
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- Board - Certified Orthopedic Surgeon / Learn More
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- Orthopedic Surgeon With Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery
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- Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity