Dr. James Sostak, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Fox Valley Orthopedics

James P. Sostak, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee & Hip

Dr. Sostak is a board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in the evaluation, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries for individuals of all levels, from youth athletes to weekend warriors.

He prioritizes personalized, multidisciplinary care, offering non-surgical options like targeted physical therapy, joint injections, and biological treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). When surgery is necessary, Dr. Sostak excels in advanced, minimally invasive procedures, including shoulder, hip, and knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstructions, and complex shoulder replacements.

As a former NCAA Academic All-American baseball player at Benedictine University who still holds the NCAA record for most consecutive hits, Dr. Sostak brings a true athlete’s perspective to patient care, collaborating closely with physical therapists to restore mobility, strength, and peak performance.

Conditions

Labral Hip Tear, ACL Injuries, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Labral Tear, Tennis Elbow, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Impingement, Hip Instability, Hip Strains, Hip Dislocation, Patellar Discolation, and other conditions

Treatments

Hip Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Repair, ACL Reconstruction, Knee Cartilage Restoration, Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Latarjet Shoulder Surgery, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Scope, Spine Injections, and other treatments

Specialized Services

Complex Poximal Humerus Fracture Care, Lemaire Procedure

Team Members

Rena Renallo, PA-C, orthopedic sports medicine physician assistant in Illinois
Rena works closely with Dr. Sostak in clinic and surgery to help deliver tailored sports medicine care. She manages care for Dr. Sostak's patients and coordinates with him throughout each stage of their recovery.
Jamie Paoletti, PA-C, orthopedic hand and wrist physician assistant in Illinois
Jamie works alongside Dr. Sostak in clinic and surgery to assist in providing comprehensive sports medicine care. Jamie often sees Dr. Sostak's patients and collaborates with him on their treatment plans and recovery progress.

Care Team Coordinator

Tiffany

Clinical Operations Lead

Ana

Certified Athletic Trainer

Anna
In Practice Since 1997
Dr. James Sostak's Care Team

Credentials

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
  • Board Certified, Sports Medicine | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

 

 

 

Education

  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute | Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship
  • Medical Collage of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | Orthopedic Residency
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals | Internship
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | MD
  • Benedictine University | BS (Health Science), Summa Cum Laude

 

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