Dr. Nicholas Dirig is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction. For Dr. Dirig, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a patient who could barely move due to hip or knee pain, walking the morning after surgery.
Dr. Nicholas Dirig is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship-trained in Adult Reconstruction. For Dr. Dirig, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a patient who could barely move due to hip or knee pain, walking the morning after surgery.
“When I was 15, my single mother had to have her knee replacement redone and I was allowed to get my drivers license early so I could drive her to her doctor appointments. It was at that time that I knew medicine, and in particular Orthopedics, was my calling. I wanted to understand why her first knee replacement failed and what could be done to prevent it. I’ve always had a passion for building and tinkering with things and using my hands, so throughout my medical training, Orthopedics was a natural fit. For me, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a patient who could barely move due to hip or knee pain, walking the morning after surgery! Like most of my patients, I enjoy staying active and being outdoors. Cycling, hiking, skiing, triathlons, and traveling keep me plenty busy outside of medicine!”
Board-Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, University of Chicago, IL
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Franciscan Alliance/Midwestern University, Chicago, IL
DO: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL
Member: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association
Very satisfied with my appointment and Doctor Dirig
Very informative
Terrific human and doctor!
Excellent caring Doctor
I call Nicholas & Derek the dynamic duo! They are friendly, knowledgeable, professional & communicative. Their bedside manner lacks nothing & I always know I'm in good hands, literally, with the dynamic duo. I'm going in for my second knee replacement & I'm not worried in the least. I heartily recommend them to anyone who needs a replacement.
Caring, informative, and took time to explain everything to me.
Very knowledgeable and very nice !
He's just fabulous! Personable, funny, caring, competent, real good at explaining what's going on, listens and addresses concerns,
Always plesant and has a smile
An awesome doctor. I'm grateful I was able to see him. He really cares for his pat