Timothy S. Petsche, MD,FAAOS
- Primary Specialty: Sports Medicine (Board Certified)
About Dr. Petsche
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Petsche is a board-certified physician who specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He treats people of all ages who are in pain from a sports, work comp, accident, or over-use injury using an evidence-based, data-driven scientific method to maximize healing.
With extensive experience in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Petsche offers the latest advancements in orthopedic treatments. Patients receive comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options, with risks and benefits discussed. Patients also receive extensive education so they can make informed decisions based on their own health and expectations.
Most patients are successfully treated without the need for surgery. This often includes a home exercise program, physical therapy, activity modification, medication, or injection(s). When surgery is necessary, Dr. Petsche is a specialist in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures including:
- Shoulder, knee, and elbow arthroscopy
- Meniscus repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder labrum repair and stabilization
More complex advanced procedures include:
- Knee cartilage transplant: Membranous Autologus Chondrocyte Implantation
- Superior Capsule Reconstruction: Repair of previously unfixable rotator cuff tears
- Meniscus root repair
- Revision rotator cuff repair
- Revision ACL reconstruction
- Revision meniscus repair
Dr. Petsche works with a team that includes medical assistants, nurses, physician assistants, and others to provide the best comprehensive care. Each team member works closely with physical and occupational therapists to help patients regain pain-free range of motion, strength, and function after injury or surgery.
An athlete himself, Dr. Petsche prides himself as someone who athletes and sports enthusiasts can relate to. From participation in such youth sports as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, gymnastics and golf, Dr. Petsche went on to compete in All-State and All-American springboard diving in high school. At the University of Michigan, Dr. Petsche was an accomplished Division 1 athlete, and member of the swim and diving team that went on to win four consecutive Big Ten championships during his tenure. Today, Dr. Petsche enjoys golf, mountain bike riding, disc golf, swimming, lifting weights, water and snow skiing, wake surfing, badminton, pickleball, and hiking.
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Meet My Team
From left: Verenice (Medical Assistant), Jim Schiltz (Physician Assistant), Dr. Timothy Petsche, Jessica Clark (Physician Assistant), and Tracy (Registered Nurse). Not pictured: Kelly (Care Team Coordinator) and Maria (Care Team Coordinator).
Team Physician
- St Charles North High School
- St Charles East High School
- Central High School/Burlington High School
- Batavia High School (since 2000)
- College
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
- Medical School
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Doctor of Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
- Internship
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General Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago
- Residency
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Orthopedic Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
- Fellowship
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Miami Sports Medicine
Health South Doctors’ Hospital
Coral Gables, FL
- Board Certification
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Illinois Association of Orthopedic Surgery
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Kane County Medical Society
- Staff, Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, Geneva IL
- Staff, Ascension, Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin IL
- Staff, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin IL
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