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  • Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 36 years of experience
  • Illinois Bone & Joint Institute 1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 220, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • (847) 824-3198

Brief Intro

James Bresch, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine, specializing in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and knee care. He also performs total knee replacements, and unicompartmental knee replacements. Dr. Bresch completed his medical degree at Loyola University in Chicago and then fulfilled his internship and residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Following residency, Dr. Bresch completed additional training with a Sports Medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedics in Inglewood, CA. Dr. Bresch has worked with many professional and collegiate sports teams in his 25 plus years of experience and continues to fill the role of Division Director of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at Lutheran General Hospital. Additionally, he is a current member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic - Sports Medicine - 1995

RESIDENCY

Northwestern University - 1994

INTERNSHIP

Northwestern University - 1990

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loyola University of Chicago - 1989

Location & Hours

  • 1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 220, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Procedures Performed

  • Sports Medicine
  • Cancer 35
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
  • Orthopedics 65
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 69
  • Psychiatry 64
  • Geriatrics 69
  • Rehabilitation 37
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 15
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 6
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30