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William Baylis, DO, Orthopaedic Surgery, Palos Heights, IL

WilliamJBaylisDO,DPM, FAOAO, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • Palos Heights, IL

Hand Surgery

Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery Advocate Christ Medical Center Medical Director, Perioperative Services/Operations Advocate Christ Medical Center Chief of Surgical Services Advocate Christ Medical Center

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  • Office

    7600 W College Dr
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Phone+1 708-361-0600
    Fax+1 708-923-2529

Summary

  • Dr. William Baylis is an orthopedic surgeon in Palos Heights, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Palos Health, Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital, and Advocate Christ Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in hand surgery and is experienced in hand and wrist ganglia, trigger finger, scaphoid fracture, hip fractures, and dupuytren's contracture.

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1993 - 1994
  • Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center
    Chicago Osteopathic Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center
    Chicago Osteopathic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 1988
  • Cleveland Foot Clinic, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
    Cleveland Foot Clinic, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Residency, Podiatric Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
    Ohio College of Podiatric MedicineDPM, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 1984 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State License 1993 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 1981 - 1996
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State License 1982 - 1993
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Hand Surgery (CAQ)
  • AOA Board of Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery
  • American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub specialty Certification in Hand Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2020
  • Fellow (FAOAO) American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, 2011
  • SANDOZ Award, Salutatorian Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1988
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Publications & Presentations

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