Accessibility Tools

Sheryl Lipnick, M.D.

Board Certified

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Sheryl Lipnick, D.O. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She practices general orthopedics and specializes in sports medicine injuries. She cares for patients of all ages. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a high school or a college athlete, and got injured, you need to see an orthopedic physician with the highest level of training and experience in sports medicine.

Dr. Lipnick knows that when you come to her, you are in pain. That is why she and her staff are dedicated to making your visit as comfortable as possible. With most orthopedic conditions, there is often more than one form of treatment. Dr. Lipnick spends time with her patients discussing all the possible options to find the most effective treatment plan. Dr. Lipnick's treatment plans focused on your needs and goals.

If surgery is part of your treatment plan, Dr. Lipnick specializes in arthroscopic surgery, which is a minimally invasive procedure with a short recovery time guaranteeing you the fastest return to your normal lifestyle under normal circumstances.

Once the injury begins to heal, Dr. Lipnick and the nursing staff become your recovery team, guiding you to wellness through therapy and daily activities. Under Dr. Lipnick's treatment plan, the individual can return to their normal activity as quickly as possible.

Dr. Lipnick's trained in the treatment and care of sports-related injuries and conditions, such as torn ligaments (ACL and MCL), torn cartilage (meniscus), joint instability, muscle weakness, ankle sprains, and fractures. Her experience also includes athlete's overuse injuries and conditions caused by repeated and excessive stress. Tendonitis and stress fractures fall into this category. Dr. Lipnick deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatments of sports medicine conditions. She has a keen interest in trauma and sports injuries.

Education & Training

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in COSCOB, CT and NY
  • Internship South Pointe Hospital, OH
  • Medical Degree – Western University of health Sciences, college of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Board Certification

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Areas of Specialty

  • Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Current & Previous Appointments

  • St. Alexius Medical Center, Glen Oaks Medical Center

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

    Sheryl Lipnick, M.D.
  • 999 E Touhy
    Suite 350
    Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Logo
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Logo
  • The Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) Logo
  • The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Logo
Greater Chicago Center for Advanced Surgery Location

999 E Touhy
Suite 350
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Get Directions