David Hoffman, MD

Dr. Douglas Diekevers is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with interests in sports medicine, diabetic foot care, and podiatric surgery. A Grand Rapids native, he earned his degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990 and completed residency training at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago. He has been on staff at Saint Joseph Hospital since 1992 and Illinois Masonic Medical Center since 2005. Dr. Diekevers emphasizes conservative care first and uses surgical options when necessary. He values patient education and offers a professional, welcoming environment where questions are encouraged and all treatment options are carefully considered.

Dr. Ellis Kevin Nam was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating at Northwestern University with an Undergraduate Degree in Economics, he earned his Degree in Medicine at Northwestern Medical School. He continued his training at Northwestern Medical School, completing his General Surgery Internship and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. Dr. Nam completed his fellowship training at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, with a subspecialty in minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. Dr. Nam is double board certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Nam has extensive experience in Sports Related Injuries, having served as a physician for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Wolves hockey teams. His research includes an extensive list of publications in the field of orthopedics, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal disorders. He has given numerous presentations at National and International Orthopaedic Society meetings, and serves as an Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery for both the University of Illinois Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program and Sports Fellowship Program. Dr. Nam’s treatment philosophy is based on educating the patient on diagnosis and treatment options, as well as gaining a full understanding of all patient concerns. This allows both the patient and Dr. Nam to select an optimal treatment plan tailored for each individual, resulting in the most effective and rapid resolution to the problem at hand.

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC in Chicago, IL offers specialized care through Stacy M. Snyder, PA, a skilled Specialty Physician Assistant focusing on Orthopedic Surgery. With a limited-visitor policy in place for safety, patients can schedule appointments at multiple convenient locations in the city. As an independent practitioner and Advocate Medical Group provider, Stacy M. Snyder, PA is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and accepts a wide range of insurance plans for comprehensive orthopedic care. Patients can easily access quality treatment and services at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC.Generated from the website