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Getting patients back to an active life

Dr. John Lombardi
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

It's unfortunate, but most of us at one point or another will suffer from an orthopaedic condition that compromises our quality of life. It may be the result of an injury, an accident or aging. Fortunately, orthopaedic surgeons like Dr. John Lombardi are here to help patients treat their condition so they can return to enjoying life to the fullest.

As a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Lombardi specializes in treating conditions affecting the joints such as the knees, the shoulders or the hips. In addition, as a trauma surgeon, he also treats injuries to the feet, ankles or hands. While surgery may be appropriate for many, Dr. Lombardi takes a conservative approach to patient care, often utilizing nonsurgical treatments such as medications, injections or physical therapy to treat an orthopaedic condition.

When surgery is the only viable option, Dr. Lombardi relies upon his extensive experience. Prior to joining DuPage Medical Group, Dr. Lombardi was the Physician Director of the Joint Replacement Program at Highline Medical Center in Seattle, WA. For six years he was actively involved in the development of their Joint Replacement program and was instrumental in implementing their minimally invasive joint replacement program.

Dr. Lombardi joined DuPage Medical Group in 2009. Now as part of their orthopaedic surgery team, he provides outstanding medical care including joint replacement surgery, fracture treatments and trauma surgery. Beyond traditional orthopaedic care, Dr. Lombardi plays an active role in bringing promising new orthopaedic procedures to DuPage Medical Group. For example, he is using computer-assisted surgery for patients who are qualified candidates. This cutting edge procedure utilizes highly advanced CT technology to help the surgeon precisely align surgical implants resulting in faster recovery and better physical function.

Beyond his surgical expertise, a major component of his care involves extensively listening to his patients. Often, one's ailment may be a mystery and achieving an accurate diagnosis is critical. By spending time with his patients he is able to gain a thorough understanding of their ailment and can then recommend the appropriate diagnostic tests to verify his findings. From there, he then develops a customized, treatment plan to address their condition. This highly personal approach is a differentiating factor when comparing him to most other orthopaedic surgeons.

If you have a condition that is affecting your mobility or quality of life, Dr. Lombardi can help you. For more information or an appointment with Dr. Lombardi, please call 630 790 1872.

DMG Salutes Commander Michael Coffel, A.P.N., FNP-BC for his military service!

CDR Michael Coffel has been with DMG since 1996 working in our Orthopaedic Surgery Department alongside Dr. Marc Asselmeier. We want to celebrate him and recognize his 17 ½ years of military service with the U.S. Navy. CDR Coffel was deployed previously with the Navy in 2006-2007 and served overseas at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany in the Operating Room. LRMC is the largest military hospital outside of the continental United States. It is located near Landstuhl, Germany, and serves as the nearest treatment center for wounded soldiers coming from Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, it serves military personnel stationed in Germany as well as their family members.

Recently, CDR Coffel received orders that he is to be activated and deployed for a second time, starting in January 2010.

Thank you, Mike, for your many years of service to DuPage Medical Group, to the US Navy, and most importantly, to the people of the United States!

DR. KENNETH SANDERS RECEIVES AWARD FROM DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

DuPage, Illinois – DuPage Medical Group (DMG) physician Dr. Kenneth Sanders received the Darrell J Stremler Leadership Award for his work as Department Chairman in Orthopaedics. He received the award at the DMG physician holiday dinner on December 12th.

DMG began this award tradition four years ago to honor the memory of Darrell Stremler, founding CEO of DuPage Medical Group. The award has become an annual event that is given to the person, DMG practice, department or external group that best embodies the qualities of leadership that made Mr. Stremler such an outstanding CEO, community leader and person. In the award’s four year history DMG has honored community leaders and DMG physicians.

DMG honored Dr Sanders for his service to DMG and his leadership in the healthcare community. “This year we are honoring someone who has demonstrated his ability to lead a department to make positive change, adding additional physicians and orthopaedic subspecialties to better meet the needs of our patients. We appreciate Ken’s significant contributions to the Orthopaedic department and to the overall group’s success,” commented Ed Carne, CEO DuPage Medical Group.

Kenneth Sanders, MD received his medical degree and did his internship and residency at the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in Chicago. He joined DMG on July 1, 1977 and served on the Board of Directors of the Glen Ellyn Clinic during the early 1980’s.

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