Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Doctor Ellis K. Nam, MD practices Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is ranked 19/29 in Research/PrimaryCare. Ellis K. Nam, MD is also a published MD. He has 9 publication published. The most recent publication is: Ectopic bone formation via rhBMP-2 delivery from porous bioabsorbable polymer scaffolds. Ellis is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• Extruded osteoarticular distal tibia: success at 18-month follow-up with reimplantation.
• Autologous chondrocyte implantation of the Ankle: a 2- to 5-year follow-up.
• Periodically relieving ischial sitting load to decrease the risk of pressure ulcers.
• Mini-open medial reefing and arthroscopic lateral release for the treatment of recurrent patellar Dislocation: a medium-term follow-up.
• Biomechanical and histological evaluation of osteochondral transplantation in a rabbit model.
• The diagnosis and treatment of superior labrum, Anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions.
• Ectopic bone formation via rhBMP-2 delivery from porous bioabsorbable polymer scaffolds.
• Engineering bone regeneration with bioabsorbable scaffolds with novel microarchitecture.

Schools

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• Northwestern Medical School

• Southern California Orthopedic Institute

• Northwestern University

Procedures Preformed

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• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
• All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Carpal Tunnel Release
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Conditions Treated

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• Achilles Tendinitis
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
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Doctors Specialties

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• Sports Medicine
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Education

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• McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
• Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Hospital

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• Presence Resurrection Medical Center
• Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1316916190
NPPES Provider LastName		NAM
NPPES Provider FirstName		ELLIS
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		606035902
NPPES Provider State		IL
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		270.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		155.0
Percent Opioid Claims		57.41

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1316916190
Last Name Of The Provider	NAM
First Name Of The Provider	ELLIS
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