Kagan Plastic Surgery

Dr. Richard Sherman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating disorders of the knee, hip and shoulder, including sports injuries, trauma and the various forms of arthritis. He offers patients the latest techniques in joint replacement, as well as arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, which reduces pain and speeds recovery times.His father was a pediatrician, and seeing the difference he made in childrens lives and the satisfaction he took from it inspired Dr. Sherman to become a doctor himself. A careful listener, he seeks to understand fully each patients medical problem and desired results from treatment. He tries conservative treatments first whenever possible and only proceeds with surgery when it clearly is needed.He has been the team physician at New Trier High School for 28 years and at Deerfield High School for 15 years. Dr. Sherman also is a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, training orthopaedic surgery residents.Dr. Sherman continues his lifelong interest in athletics by skiing and playing tennis and golf. His enjoyment of these activities gives him an added appreciation of the importance of healthy joints.

Fellowship-trained at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Dr. Jonathan Erulkar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in both non-operative and surgical treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He performs microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and instrumentation, often using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Erulkar tailors care to each patient’s unique needs and offers advanced options like Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement. He is dedicated to patient education and individualized treatment planning.

Heather A Downes MD a skilled dermatologist at Lake Forest Dermatology in Bannockburn IL holds a Doctor of Medicine degree in General/Allopathic Medicine. As a medical doctor specializing in dermatology Dr. Downes offers expertise in a wide range of skin conditions and treatments to her patients. Located in the serene setting of Bannockburn IL patients can rely on Dr. Downes for professional and compassionate care for their dermatological needs. With a focus on general and allopathic medicine she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Lake Forest Dermatology ensuring patients receive top-notch care for their skin concerns. Generated from this place's public information