Dr. Timothy Petsche, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Fox Valley Orthopedics

Timothy S. Petsche, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Dr. Petsche is a board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon who specializes in evidence-based, data-driven care for sports, occupational, and overuse injuries in patients of all ages.

Prioritizing conservative care, he emphasizes patient education and non-surgical solutions, such as physical therapy, activity modification, and targeted injections, whenever possible. When surgery is required, Dr. Petsche performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee, and elbow, as well as complex surgeries like cartilage transplants and revision reconstructions.

A former Division 1 Big Ten championship swimmer and diver at the University of Michigan, Dr. Petsche leverages his personal background as an accomplished multi-sport athlete to relate directly to his patients and optimize their return to active living.

Conditions

ACL Injuries, Knee Ligament Injuries, Meniscus Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Labral Tear, Patellar Discolation, Shoulder Impingement, Loose Bodies (Elbow & Knee), Arthritis, Elbow Pain, Patellar Instability, and other conditions

Treatments

ACL Reconstruction, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Scope, Bankart Repair, Knee Cartilage Restoration, Distal Biceps Tendon Repair, Hamstring Tendon Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Quadriceps Tendon Repair, Triceps Tendon Repair, and other treatments

Specialized Services

Knee cartilage transplant : Membranous Autologus Chondrocyte, Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR), Lemaire Procedure, Hamstring Tendon Repair, Superior Capsule Reconstruction (Shoulder)

Team Members

Jessica Clark, PA-C, orthopedic sports medicine physician assistant in Illinois
Jessica works closeley with Dr. Petsche in clinic and surgery to assist in providing specialized sports medicine and joint care. She sees Dr. Petsche's patients and collaborates with him throughout every stage of their recovery.
Jim Schiltz, PA-C, orthopedic sports medicine physician assistant in Illinois
Jim works alongside Dr. Petsche in clinic and surgery to assist in providing comprehensive sports medicine and joint care. Jim often sees Dr. Petsche's patients and collaborates with him on their treatment plans and recovery progress.

Care Team Coordinator

Kelly

Care Team Coordinator

Lauren

Care Team Coordinator

Maria

Registered Nurse

Tracy

Medical Assistant

Verenice

Medical Scribe

Megan

Medical Scribe

Emma

Medical Scribe

Grace
In Practice Since 1996
Dr. Timothy Petsche and clinical team members at Fox Valley Orthopedics posing for a group portrait.

Credentials

Certifications

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

Education

  • Health South Doctor’s Hospital | Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • University of Illinois at Chicago | General Surgery Internship
  • Michigan State University | MD
  • University of Michigan | BS (Biology)

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