Julia Gainski, PA-C, orthopedic physician assistant and joint replacement specialist at Fox Valley Orthopedics

Julia Gainski, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Specialties

Total Joint Replacement

Working alongside Dr. David Morawski, Julia specializes in caring for patients undergoing total joint care and recovering from orthopedic conditions. As a board-certified physician assistant, she evaluates patients independently in the clinic, manages diagnostic imaging, and assists in surgical cases. Julia is fluent in Polish, which allows her to connect deeply with a diverse range of patients and ensure clear, comfortable communication throughout their care journey. Outside of work, she loves staying active outdoors through hiking and tennis, exploring new places while traveling, diving into a good book, and spending time with her family and friends.

Conditions

Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocation, Hip Dysplasia, Hip Fracture, Hip Impingement, Hip Instability, Hip Strains, Knee Arthritis, Labral Hip Tear, and other conditions

Treatments

Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Partial Knee Replacement, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Revision Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement, Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement, and other treatments

Credentials

Certifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant

Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant–Certified, meaning they have their medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “PA-C”.

 

Education

  • Dominican University | MS (Physician Assistant Studies)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | BS

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