About
Experience: 8 Years in Practice
Languages Spoken: Urdu, Spanish
Board Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Medical School: SUNY State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Residency: Northwestern University Medical Center (Illinois), McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
NCH Facilities
Northwest Community Day Surgery Center LLC
Northwest Community Hospital
Northwest Community Health Partners PHO
News
A different kind of hip replacement
It was approximately three years ago when Wheeling resident Celia Johnson started experiencing what she considered an “annoying discomfort” in her right hip. “It wasn’t long until it progressed into consistent pain and limited range of motion,” Johnson describes. “As the pain increased I walked with a pronounced limp.” In November 2019, Johnson finally received an official diagnosis ― osteoarthritis of the hip. And she finally decided it was time to do something about her pain.
Cindy's story: Life without joint pain is sweeter than ever
Arthritis pain kept Cindy Vallera from being as active as she wanted to be. But that all changed with a double-hip replacement at NCH.
Insurance Types Accepted
- BCBS HMO NPA Site 447
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO (Site 770)
- Blue Cross HMO Illinois (Site 503)
- Blue Precision HMO℠ (Site 503)
- BlueAdvantage HMO (Site 503)
- NS Employee Tier 1
Please check with your insurance company or provider to ensure coverage.
Independent Practitioner