Areas of Care
Orthopedic Oncology
Special Procedures
Limb salvage
Pediatric cancer surgery
Growing prosthesis
Minimally invasive bone grafts
Research Interests
Limb salvage
Chondrosarcoma
Bone graft techniques
A highly regarded expert in the area of orthopedic oncology and limb reconstruction, Dr. Gitelis currently serves as the Director of the Rush Center for Limb Preservation. His numerous appointments also include Endowed Chair, Rush Medical College Professor of Orthopedic Oncology and Director, Section of Orthopedic Oncology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.
Dr. Gitelis has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Rush, completing both his orthopedic surgery residency and general surgery internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. His early orthopedic oncology experience came from fellowships at the prestigious Rizzoli Institute, Bologna, Italy (under renowned Professor Mario Campanacci), and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
He and his wife Mary have five children: Marc, Sarah, Samantha, Matthew, and Sydney.
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W. Congress Pky., Chicago, IL 60612
Education / Certifications
Medical School
Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Rizzoli Institute, Bologna, Italy
Professional Certifications
Board Certified