DanielDBohlMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, ILFoot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon | Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH | danielbohl.com
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Office
1611 W Harrison St
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60612Phone+1 312-432-2563
Summary
- Daniel Bohl, MD (danielbohl.com), is a nationally renowned orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon with Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts, making him one of the most prolific orthopaedic surgeons in the world.
Dr. Bohl is a team surgeon for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox.
As a physician, he specializes in all bone, joint, tendon, ligament, muscle, nerve, and sports conditions below the knee. He has particular interests in foot and ankle fractures, arthritis, bunions, the Achilles tendon, flat foot, peroneal tendons, nerve problems, recurrent ankle sprains, and sports injuries. He further specializes in correcting failed surgery and revision procedures.
Dr. Bohl attended Yale School of Medicine, from which he graduated with the highest honors for his work to minimize orthopaedic complications. He did a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at Rush. After residency, he completed subspecialty training at the prestigious orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Baylor in Dallas.
From a research perspective, Dr. Bohl runs a cutting-edge laboratory in which he trains residents, fellows, and scientists on research methods, study design, and orthopaedic practice. His laboratory develops and evaluates new surgical techniques and characterizes the utility of new implants and procedures. He has designed and led important single- and multi-center randomized controlled trials.
As part of his role on the faculty at Rush, Dr. Bohl trains other orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Bohl gives back to the orthopaedic community through academic service. He is on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Research Committee, for which he evaluates grant applications and directs research funding each year. He is also a peer-reviewer, determining which scientific manuscripts should be published for six major academic journals.
For more information, visit Dr. Bohl's practice website at danielbohl.com.
Clinical Expertise
- Ankle osteoarthritis, Ankle injuries, Ankle sprain, Ankle pain, Ankle resurfacing, Ankle dislocation, Ankle arthroscopy, Ankle trauma, Ankle fracture, Ankle arthrodesis, Ankle instability, Ankle arthritis, Ankle tendoscopy, Ankle reconstruction, Ankle surgery, Ankle cheilectomy, Ankle bursitis, Anterior ankle impingement, Ankle arthroplasty, Ankle fusion, Foot cheilectomy, Complex foot surgery, Foot ulceration, Foot amputation, Foot arthroscopy, Foot osteoarthritis, Foot resurfacing, Foot arthroplasty, Foot fracture, Drop foot, Foot injuries, Foot trauma, Foot reconstruction, Foot rheumatoid arthritis, Foot bursitis, Calcaneovalgus foot, Foot surgery, Foot pain, Foot arthritis, Hallux valgus , Tibial plateau fracture, Tibial stress fractures, Proximal tibia fractures, Tibial fractures, Posterior tibial tendinopathy , Midshaft tibia fracture, Achilles tendinopathy, Achilles tendon lengthening, Achilles tenotomy, Achilles tendinitis, Posterior Achilles tendon bursitis, Minimally invasive surgery, Anterior Achilles tendon bursitis, Achilles tendon repair, Peroneus tendon to achilles tendon transfer, Hallux varus, Hallux rigidus, Calcaneus fractures, Calcaneus fracture, Hammertoe, Osteonecrosis of the tarsal navicular , Navicular-cuneiform joint fusion, Navicular fracture, Kohler disease, Talus fracture, Osteochondritis dissecans of the talus, Subluxation of the peroneal tendons, Peroneal tendinopathy, Rigid flatfoot, Flatfoot, Flexible flatfoot , Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankle rheumatoid arthritis, Metatarsal osteotomy, Metatarsus adductus, Metatarsalgia, Metatarsal fracture , Lesser Metatarsocuneiform joint fusion, Metatarsophalangeal synovitis, First metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, Proximal and middle phalangeal fracture, Phalangeal dislocation, Phalangeal fracture, Morton's neuroma, Haglund's disease, Tendon repair, Talonavicular arthrodesis, Anterior talofibular ligament injury , Calcaneofibular ligament injury , Calcaneocuboid arthrodesis, Subtalar arthrodesis, Subtalar arthroscopy, Syndesmosis injury , Charcot arthropathy, Deltoid tear, Syndesmotic sprains, Charcot neuropathy, Midfoot disorders
Education & Training
Baylor University Medical CenterFellowship, Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, 2020 - 2021
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
Yale School of MedicineClass of 2015, MD, Cum laude
University of California, Berkeley, School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology, Statistics, 2008 - 2010- Northwestern UniversityBA, Biological Sciences, Cum laude, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2022- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Paper Rush Surgical Society, 2020
- Best Foot and Ankle Poster at Annual Meeting American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2019
- Best Orthopaedic Research Project Rush University Medical Center, 2018
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 26 citationsPreoperative mental health status may not be predictive of improvements in patient-reported outcomes following an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.Benjamin C. Mayo, Dustin H. Massel, Daniel D. Bohl, Ankur S. Narain, Fady Y. Hijji
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2017-02-01 - 20 citationsOswestry Disability Index is a better indicator of lumbar motion than the Visual Analogue ScaleFerrin K. Ruiz, Daniel D. Bohl, Matthew L. Webb, Glenn S. Russo, Jonathan N. Grauer
The Spine Journal. 2014-09-01 - 28 citationsWhat Factors Influence the Success of Medial Gastrocnemius Flaps in the Treatment of Infected TKAsMatthew W. Tetreault, Craig J. Della Valle, Daniel D. Bohl, Sameer Lodha, Debdut Biswas
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016-03-01
Authored Content
- Impact of Local Steroid Application on Dysphagia Following an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results of a Prospective, Randomized Single-Blind TrialJuly 2018
- Validity of PROMIS in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Preliminary Evaluation RelatedApril 2018
Press Mentions
Chicago Sees Uptick in COVID Cases • Advocate Aurora Hit by Cyberattack • How Hospitals Are Addressing a Surge in Gun ViolenceJuly 21st, 2021
Female Orthopaedic Surgeons Are Commonly Asked Inappropriate Questions During Residency InterviewsMarch 22nd, 2020
Grant Support
- Effect of Topical Chylobinoid Cream for Degenerative Hallux Disorders: A Randomized Clinical TrialMid-America Orthopaedic Association2019–Present
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Dilute Betadine Soak and Scrub for Foot and Ankle SurgeryOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation2019–Present
- Prospective randomized-controlled trial of an orthotic designed to equalize leg lengths for patients using a CAM bootOPED Medical2018–2019
- Improvement in grip and pinch strength following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion proceduresCervical Spine Research Society2015–2018
- Can computer-assisted navigation reduce the rate of dislocation following primary total hip arthroplasty?Mid-America Orthopaedic Association2016–2017
- Comparison of study results between the National Trauma Data Bank and Trauma Quality Improvement Program: a study of femoral diaphyseal fracturesOrthopaedic Trauma Association2014–2016
- ScoliScore and outcomes of bracing with the Providence braceSmith & Nephew2011–2013
Committees
- Research committee member, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society - Research Committee 2018 - Present
Research History
- Orthopaedic surgery (Baylor University Medical Center)2020 - Present
- Orthopaedic surgery (Rush University Medical Center)2015 - Present
- Orthopaedic surgery (Yale School of Medicine)2010 - 2015
- Epidemiology (University of California, Berkeley)2009 - 2010
- Epidemiology (San Francisco Department of Public Health)2008 - 2010
- Neurobiology (Northwestern University)2006 - 2008
- Biochemistry (Marquette University)2004 - 2005
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle SocietyResearch Committee Member
External Links
- Websitehttp://danielbohl.com
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