February 2012
Joining with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in community outreach, Dr. Elrashidy speaks to Del Webb senior community in Lake County on common causes of shoulder pain. In his lecture, he outlines strategies to prevent injury, simple ways to treat common shoulder ailments and when to see a physician

January 2012
Hany Elrashidy, M.D. speaks at a Work Comp seminar hosted by Orthocentrix. For this lecture, he discusses Common Knee Injuries in the Workplace

January 2012
John Mayer, M.D. begins his 15th year providing volunteer orthopaedic care for patients served by HealthReach clinic in Waukegan. Healthreach is a clinic staffed entirely by volunteer physicians that provides free medical care for the working poor in Lake County – many of whom would fall through the cracks with inadequate health benefits or without employer-provided health insurance.

January 2012
Hany Elrashidy, M.D. is invited to instruct at this year's AANA (Arthroscopy Association of North America) : Fundamentals of Arthroscopy Resident course in Rosemont, IL. He joined several other sports-trained Orthopedic surgeons in instructing Orthopedic surgery residents from around the country on Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. This included a 3 day hands on lab as well as several lectures on advances in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, and meniscal repair

January 2012
Gregory Caronis, M.D. was ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. He was honored with the prestigious 2011 Patient's Choic Award. Only doctors who receive top scores on web-based rankings by their patients and pass other quality measures receive the award – just 5 percent of the nation's 720,000 practicing physicians. Dr. Caronis is honored that his patients took the time to rate his care and services provided so highly.

January 2012
Greenleaf physicians Roger Collins, M.D. and John Mayer, M.D. were nominated by their peers and selected as national "Top Doctors" by U.S. News Media Group and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Castle Connolly assembled the list of recognized physicians by soliciting nominations from physicians in academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, regional hospitals and physician practices.

January 2012
Hany Elrashidy, M.D. provided a complimentary lecture to area primary care practitioners and physical therapists on shoulder pain, including the diagnosis and treatment of impingement and rotator cuff injury.

January 2012
Greenleaf Orthopaedics joins OrthoCentrix Solutions, an independent physician association representing some of Chicagoland's finest orthopaedic practices. This affiliation will allow Greenleaf to retain its autonomy and continue its tradition of personal, community-based orthopaedic care while working with payers and other physician colleagues to ensure the highest standards in treatment, service and patient satisfaction.

October 2011
Serving as a lab instructor for the Orthopaedic Trauma Association's Annual Residents Course, Dr. Gregory Caronis helped to instruct orthopaedic residents in fracture care. He also attended the annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association to learn the latest techniques in fracture care and minimally-invasive surgery.

October 2011
Paula C. Collins, M.D. joined the Greenleaf staff. She brings with her years of experience in treating orthopaedic injuries in the emergency and acute care setting.

September 2011
Hany Elrashidy, M.D. joined Selina Carpenter, PA-C and Greenleaf staff and physical therapists in Grayslake for the annual Wellness Festival. Numerous runners and triathletes visited Greenleaf's booth to pick up educational materials and to ask questions about prevention of running-related injuries.

September 2011
The Greenleaf family proudly welcomes Hany Elrashidy, M.D., our new sports medicine specialist. Dr. Elrashidy completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, followed by a Sports medicine and Arthroscopy fellowship with San Diego Knee and Sports Medicine. Dr. Elrashidy brings his state-of-the-art training in minimally invasive shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle replacement surgery including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder joint replacement and cartilage grafting and regeneration in the knee.

September 2011
Dr. Elrashidy and associates from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago are published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), one of the world's leading academic Orthopedic journals. In September's issue, he discusses his research and the success of cartilage transplant in severe ankle injuries and cartilage damage.

August 2011
Gregory Caronis, M.D. and John Mayer, M.D. and their families joined nearly 1,000 other runners for Libertyville's Twilight Shuffle. A sponsor of this large community event for the past four years, Greenleaf's orthopaedic and physical therapy staff staffed a public education table, providing race participants with educational materials and counseling on prevention and treatment of common running injuries. It was particularly gratifying to see so many former patients enjoying the event.

August 2011
Thomas Baier, M.D., Roger Collins, M.D. and Gregory Caronis, M.D. joined area high school football teams in serving as volunteer team physicians. The Greenleaf physicians provide sideline evaluation of injuries, helping to ensure that the young athletes are competing safely and that injuries receive immediate and appropriate care.

July 2011
Greenleaf teamed with the Village of Mundelein to sponsor the Distance Classic, a 5K that kicked off the town's July 4th celebration. Gregory Caronis, M.D. and his family joined nearly 400 runners on a winding course through the Village of Mundelein that ended at the booths where Greenleaf provided public education materials and tips on prevention of running injuries to race participants.

December 2010
Dr. Gregory Caronis and Dr. Roger Collins attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons course entitled "Strategies and Tactics in Orthopaedic Extremity Trauma." This course was designed to provide surgeons with state-of-the-art treatment strategies for addressing traumatic injuries like those treated by Greenleaf surgeons at Advocate Condell's Level 1 trauma center.

December 2010
Greenleaf Orthopaedic's subspecialist in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Gregory Caronis, attended Wright Medical's course entitled "Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery - Cutting Edge Techniques in Arthroplasty, Reconstruction and Surgical Management." This course helped update Dr. Caronis on advances in ankle reconstruction and other foot and ankle conditions that he commonly treats in his practice.

April 2010
Dr. Gregory Caronis received his recertification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons after completing a rigorous board exam designed to ensure that orthopaedic surgeons are current with the standards and recent advances in orthopaedic surgery. The recertification exam in required every 10 years for board-certified orthopaedic surgeons.

April 12, 2010
In a recent patient satisfaction survey, Greenleaf Orthopaedics consistently scored 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 when patients were asked about their experience in the office and their willingness to refer new patients to the practice. Comments from satisfied patients included:

• "Great, as always!"
• "Everyone was so nice. I'm so happy to have found such a great place."
• "Perfect - quick, friendly, caring"
• "No one could do anything better! I'm always pleased with your on-time record and the pleasantness of the staff and doctors."
• "Very friendly, competent and professional. 1st rate!"
• "Doctors always take time to talk and to explain everything"
• "Everyone here is so caring and helpful. Keep up the great care"
• "All the doctors here are so nice, especially Dr. Caronis"
• "Thank you for seeing me so soon. Even with being injured, the office visit was helpful and reassuring"

March 2010
"Preventing Spring Sports Injuries in Children " will be the title of an evening discussion presented by Dr. Gregory Caronis on May 12 at Condell's conference center (7-8 p.m.). Dr. Caronis will discuss pediatric sports injuries that are occurring more frequently as young athletes train more intensely at an earlier age.

January 2010
Dr. Gregory Caronis was featured in the Chicago Tribune local edition in a story on trauma care and Dr. Caronis' new role with Advocate Condell's new Level 1 Trauma Center. (need link)

November 1, 2009
Dr. Gregory Caronis will take a 3-week sabbatical from practice to complete an AO Trauma Fracture Preceptorship at Region's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. While there, Dr. Caronis will work with Dr. Peter Cole, an orthopaedic trauma specialist, to further hone his experience with the latest trauma management techniques. Dr. Caronis hopes to bring his fracture expertise and orthopaedic trauma management skills to Lake County as Condell embarks on its Level 1 trauma status.

October 1, 2009
Advocate Condell Medical Center received State of Illinois designation as a Level 1 Trauma Center. This means that Condell will be caring for the most critically injured patients in Lake County and Southern Wisconsin - many of whom will suffer from orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Gregory Caronis will be on trauma call for Greenleaf Orthopaedics as well as work in his capacity as chairman of orthopaedics at Condell to coordinate the overall orthopaedic trauma response.

Summer 2009
Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates joined with local communities in celebrating summer and sponsoring 10K and 5K races in Grayslake, Gurnee and Libertyville. In addition to talking with race participants about orthopaedic concerns at our sponsor booth, Dr. Gregory Caronis joined with over 800 other runners in Libertyville's second annual Twilight Shuffle. It was particularly gratifying to be running with some former patients!

March 26, 2009
Gregory Caronis, M.D. participated in an advanced orthopaedic trauma course entitled "Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis." One of the key principles of fracture fixation is the care of soft tissues and the preservation of the blood supply. The evolution of "traditional" principles and techniques to incorporate the new concept of minimally invasive surgery reflects the ongoing emphasis of this important principle. Dr. Caronis operated in cadaver lab during this meeting to refine his surgical skills with these minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Caronis is proud to bring these methods to Lake County.

March 6, 2009
John G. Mayer M.D. and Gregory G. Caronis, MD attended the 2009 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons meeting February 25-28th in Las Vegas. The focus of Dr. Mayer's attention at the meetings was in his specialty of Total Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee. Of particular interest at this year’s meeting were new studies on Hip Surface Replacement in comparison to Total Hip Replacement with similar head and socket designs.

Dr. Caronis' main clinical interests were foot and ankle reconstruction in athletes and fracture care.

January 29, 2009
Gregory Caronis, M.D. will be the featured speaker at Condell Hospital for a public education program entitled Surviving Winter Safely. Participants will learn how to kep muscles and bones healthy while enjoying winter safely.

January 15, 2009
Gregory Caronis, M.D. was featured in the Pioneer Press, a Sun Times News publication, in an article entitled "Love It or Shovel It." Dr. Caronis' column provides tips on safely weathering and enjoying winter. "A Midwest winter may be the season that tries the spirit and strains the back, but it can also be a time of enjoyment of crisp, fresh air and some of nature's most pure and spectacular displays. With some precautions and prevention, we can all safely make our way toward spring." To read the article in its entirety, go to http://www.pioneerlocal.com/1375161,on-snow-011509-s1.article and click on on the health section.

November 1, 2008
Thomas Baier, M.D. returns from his tour of duty in Iraq after three months caring for our troops. Greenleaf Orthopaedics and his patients gratefully welcome his return.

October 3, 2008
This October, Gregory Caronis, M.D. will be speaking to seniors in Grayslake and Lake Forest in conjunction with Lake Forest Hospital's "Lunch and Learn" program. Dr. Caronis' presentation, "Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention" will focus on the significant problem of osteoporosis-related fractures in the elderly and what seniors can do to preserve and protect their bone health. Seniors can still register with Lake Forest Hospital for the October 14 and 21 presentations.

September 10, 2008
Thomas Baier, M.D. is continuing to serve with the U.S. Army in Iraq where he is expected to be deployed until the beginning of November. Dr. Baier is using his skills and experience to care for soldiers suffering from a variety of conditions, ranging from explosive injuries to ailments suffered from long hours of training and work. He is currently the only Army orthopaedic surgeon in northern Iraq. While Dr. Baier's patients continue to be cared for by his partners, Greenleaf Orthopaedics and Baier patients anxiously await his safe return.

August 9, 2008
Greenleaf Orthopaedics joined with the Gurnee Park District August 9 in sponsoring the Gurnee Days 10K Race. Over 300 runners, joggers and walkers participated, making it the largest race ever for Gurnee Days. It was particularly rewarding to see some former patients out running!

July 1, 2008
Greenleaf Orthopaedics celebrated summer with many of our Libertyville patients as a sponsor of Libertyville Days held in mid-June. Thousands of Libertyville residents came out to enjoy the parade, music, carnival and summer fun.

February 14, 2008
Gregory Caronis, M.D. was recently nominated by his colleagues to be chairman of Orthopaedics at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. In his new leadership capacity, Dr. Caronis will work with hospital administration and staff physicians to ensure that highest quality orthopaedic services are readily available to the residents of Lake County and surrounding areas.

December 19, 2007
Dr. Gregory Caronis recently attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Trauma Association’s trauma course held in Rosemont Illinois on December 6-8, 2007. Through lectures, case discussions, and practical hands-on cadaver labs, Dr. Caronis honed his skills for treating routine and high energy complex fractures using new and innovative techniques as well as tried and true methods. He also learned to compare and contrast various surgical treatment options for various and complex fractures, as well as locked and non-locked plating techniques. It also included discussions regarding complications associated with high energy trauma and how to avoid them.

September 20, 2007
Dr. Thomas Baier, in a desire to support our military and our country, recently received his commission to serve in the US Army Reserves. He will serve as an orthopaedic surgeon and will attend basic training in the follow with potential deployment next year. He will be deployed 3-4 months at a time and continue his regular practice at Greenleaf Orthopaedics when home. Dr Baier was interviewed by CBS 2 Chicago. Also check out the story in the Daily Herald.

September 19, 2007
In an always continuing effort to bring the latest in orthopaedic trauma care to Lake County, Illinois, Gregory Caronis, MD, Thomas Baier, MD, Roger Collins, MD, and Selina Carpenter, PA-C attended the Chicago Trauma Symposium held at the Palmer House in Chicago from August 10th-12th, 2007, The purpose of this course is to provide a basis for recognition and modern management of complex trauma and musculoskeletal injuries. The course was an intensive three days of sessions with a series of lectures which include twelve specialized hands-on workshops. The course objectives were designed to offer the Greenleaf doctors an integrated approach to trauma management. Topics covered included:

1. Techniques of long bone stabilization, including intramedullary nailing, external fixation and plating.
2. Indications and complications associated with the use of pelvic external fixation.
3. Current concepts in the initial management of pelvic and acetabular fractures.
4. Management of upper extremity trauma.
5. Current methods for the management of foot and ankle trauma.
6. Treatment options for management of complex lower extremity injuries.
7. The use of locked-plating techniques and image-guided surgery.

September 7, 2007
John G. Mayer, MD was featured in Condell Medical Center's MedStaff News Publication as one of six Chicago area orthopedic surgeons specializing in total joint replacement who was invited to Boston for a Round Table discussion with the designers of the Johnson & Johnson knee system. Design features and principles were discussed, as well as surgical techniques, complex knee joint replacements and clinical results.

May 8, 2007
We are pleased to announce the recent opening of our newest location in Round Lake, Illinois in the Silver Oaks Center. Close to patients in Grayslake, Antioch, Round Lake, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst, we are more convenient than ever. Our newest location offers the services of our excellent orthopaedic surgeons to northern Lake County, Illinois. Continuing to offer care in the areas of arthritis, total joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, fractures, foot and ankle surgery, spine surgery, and arthroscopy, our office offers the most skilled physicians and the latest technological advances, including digital xrays. To meet all of our patients’ orthopaedic needs, on site physical therapy is available.

May 1, 2006
From April 27-29, 2006, Dr. Caronis attended the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Advanced Foot and Ankle Course in Atlanta, Georgia. This advanced sympsium in foot and ankle surgery is designed for the orthopaedic surgeon who regularly treats difficult foot and ankle problems. The world renowned faculty presented discussions and cases of common problems related to orthopaedic fractures, sports injuries and reconstruction procedures for diabetes and arthritis, providing insight into the complexity and management of these problems.

January 12, 2006
John G. Mayer, MD has been certified in computer assisted surgery for total knee replacement. This is now available at Lake Forest Hospital. The role of the computer and its overall benefits and results are still not clear or proven. However, in some situations the computer can be helpful to guide alignment decisions and reinforce the surgeon’s judgment during surgery.

November 3, 2005
From October 28th through October 30th 2005, Dr. Gregory Caronis, MD and Roger Collins, MD attended the 7th Annual, "Occupational Orthopaedic & Workers Compensation: A Multidisciplinary Perspective," meeting. Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, this valuable symposium covered wide ranging topics affecting the injured worker, including:

• Evaluation of patients with musculoskeletal pain associated with the workplace and formulation of treatment plans with appropriate return to work guides
• Comparing and contrasting surgical and nonsurgical treatment protocols for workplace injuries
• Discussion of alternative treatment, rehabilitation techniques, and outcomes for work related injuries
• Understanding how to avoid unnecessary disability
• Gaining familiarity with impairment evaluations and reports
• Improvement of report writing and development of new skills in office management for work-related-injuries
• Understanding how to use the science to support return-to-work

October 15, 2005
Among the most challenging problems in the field of orthopedics is the treatment of ankle arthritis. It affects many people of all ages, and leads to problems including pain and limited activities. In a continuing and never ending effort to provide for the orthopaedic needs of patients in Gurnee, Libertyville, and all of Lake County, Illinois, Dr. Gregory Caronis attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons sponsored course, "Evolving Techniques and Gold Standard Procedures for Ankle Arthritis." Held from September 30th, 2005 through October 2nd, 2005 in Rosemont, Illinois, it covered diverse topics including non operative, conservative treatment of ankle arthritis with bracing and orthotic devices. It also covered the latest and current standard of care treatments of ankle arthritis including ankle arthroscopy, ankle replacement, and ankle fusion.

September 21, 2005
In the most recent issue of Condell Medical Center's, "House Calls," newsletter, Dr. John Mayer was featured. In this article, Dr. Mayer, an expert in joint replacement surgery, discussed causes of knee arthritis and reasons to undergo knee replacement surgery. This article discussed options in surgery, "mini-incision," surgery and post operative rehabilitation. In addition the website of Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates was featured as a top website for patients interested in getting more detailed information on their orthopaedic problems. This article mentioned that Greenleaf's website was, "chosen by eHealthcare Strategy and Trends," newsletter as a top website in the April, 2005 issue."

August 15, 2005
Gregory Caronis, MD, Thomas Baier, MD, and Selina Carpenter, PA-C were recent attendees of the, "7th Annual Chicago Trauma Symposium," held in Chicago, Illinois from August 11th through the 14th, 2005. This four day course reviewed the most current standards of care and latest treatments for injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. Their participation assures Lake County, Illinois residents will have close to home access to the latest treatment options for their bone and joint injuries for years to come.

July 22, 2005
In an ongoing effort to bring the latest orthopaedic treatments to Lake County, Illinois, Dr. Gregory Caronis, MD, Dr. Thomas Baier, MD, and Caroline Peterson, PA-C, were attendees of a meeting in Rosemont, Illinois, "Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures: A New Technology Symposium." This conference took place on May 7th. It provided our practitioners the opportunity to gain insight and improve their surgical skills in applying the latest techniques in treating broken bones. Topics included using advanced locking plate technology in the surgical care of elbow and wrist fractures. The most current information on bone grafting and bone graft substitutes was also discussed.