Dr. Kevin Carlile's practice at OrthoIllinois focuses on the operative treatment of general limb fractures, peri-articular fractures, complex fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum (hip socket), peri-prosthetic fractures, and the treatment of multiply injured patients.
Dr. Kevin Carlile's practice at OrthoIllinois focuses on the operative treatment of general limb fractures, peri-articular fractures, complex fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum (hip socket), peri-prosthetic fractures, and the treatment of multiply injured patients.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself and my experience in health care. I grew up in Ohio and have known since high school that I wanted to be a physician and surgeon. To be specific, I knew I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. My mother was a nurse, and her stories and experiences helped influence me. But it was my own treatment for sport-related injuries by orthopedic doctors that piqued my interest.
During summers in high school and college, I worked in operating rooms at the hospital in my home town. I prepped the rooms between surgeries and sometimes was able to observe actual surgeries. Witnessing orthopedic surgery in person was inspiring. The variability and complexity the surgeons faced and the required flexibility and problem solving required of them with different cases impressed me.
I attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction. I pursued my medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus Ohio before completing five years of residency in orthopedic surgery at McGaw Medical Center Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Following residency, I completed a one-year advanced training program, or fellowship, in orthopedic trauma surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Allegheny General Hospital in affiliation with Drexel University and Temple University Colleges of Medicine.
My practice at OrthoIllinois focuses on the operative treatment of general limb fractures, peri-articular fractures, complex fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum (hip socket), peri-prosthetic fractures, and the treatment of multiply injured patients. My practice also includes limb salvage treatment for fracture malunions, nonunions, and infections. As your physician, my goal is to provide you the best medical care available.
Beyond my clinical interests, I have a passion for educating. I volunteered several times in under-served countries such as Malawi and Ghana in Africa, where I taught students, residents, and mid-level health care workers how to provide non-operative and minimally operative care in areas without access to hospitals or formally trained orthopedists.
Outside my professional and volunteer commitments, I stay active through fitness and travel. I enjoy live music, golf, skiing, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
- Kevin Carlile, M.D.
Conditions & Treatments
Complex Fracture of the Pelvis & Acetabulum
Foot Fractures
Fracture Malunions
Limb Fractures
Non-Unions
Peri-Articular Fractures
Training
Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan
Medical Degree, Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency, McGaw Medical Center Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine
Memberships
Board-certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Candidate Member: Orthopaedic Trauma Association
AO Trauma
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Northwestern Hospital
Ortho Illinois Surgery Center
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Mercy Rockford Hospital
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Very detailed explanation.
Dr. Carlile has been very forthcoming with explaining the various details of my fractures. He answers all my questions throughly. I feel that I was in good hands under his care.
dr was very thorough in explaining the problem.
Broke my ankle on Sunday. Sunday went to ER and told me I had dislocated and had 3 fractured bones and a close fracture 4th bone. After they relocated my ankle, they told me I had broken bones and would need surgery. After that, I proceeded to call the next day to schedule an appointment. I get to my appointment today and they tell me it’s going to be $230. I considered that to be a downpayment. My boyfriend and I go into the room and wait for Dr.Carlile. When he gets in he shows me my X-rays and explains the type of fracture I had (tri) he then goes thru past patients X-rays to show me their bone/ treatment. He then proceeds to tell me that I need surgery due to my ankle being an “unstable fracture” then he briefly told me month by month the suspected treatment and then said the earliest time would most likely be Monday. Mind you, I broke my ankle Sunday, today is Wednesday. I told the assistant I wasn’t sure what I was paying for. $100 would be fine. Overcharged and underserviced.
He explained things in away I could understand, gave me some ideas and was very honest, which I appreciated.
Doc is great. Healing progressing well
The best and most thorough doctor we’ve ever met. He helps you to understand the process from beginning to end. I am blessed to have had him as our Orthopedic Surgeon.
Very informative. Give ups and downs of all things to make decisions easier
Excellent!!!
Very helpful and explained everything. Great personality