Dr. Valerie Rygiel is an ostopathically trained primary care sports medicine physician. She is board certified in family medicine and is fellowship trained in non-operative orthopedics.
Dr. Valerie Rygiel is an ostopathically trained primary care sports medicine physician. She is board certified in family medicine and is fellowship trained in non-operative orthopedics.
Dr. Valerie Rygiel is an ostopathically trained primary care sports medicine physician. She is board certified in family medicine and is fellowship trained in non-operative orthopedics. As an osteopathic physician, she takes a whole person approach to medicine and understands the importance of treating all aspects of disease. Dr. Rygiel believes in using exercise as medicine and strives to teach her patients the tools for achieving happy and healthy lifestyles naturally. In addition to ultrasound guided injections and trigger points, Dr. Rygiel practices Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT); a hands-on treatment that is performed in office for various musculoskeletal conditions including rib dysfunction, chronic neck and back pain.
Dr. Rygiel grew up in the Metro-Detroit area of Michigan and double majored in Human Biology and Psychology at Michigan State University. She earned her medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Rygiel graduated from the Family Medicine Residency program at Advocate Christ Medicine Center in Oak Lawn, IL where she served as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine with the University of Chicago/ NorthShore.
Dr. Rygiel is very excited to be the newest addition to the physician staff at Midwest Orthopedic Consultants. In addition to clinic office hours at both the Oak Lawn and Orland Park offices, Dr. Rygiel plans on having an active role in the community including serving as team physician for Victor J Andrew High School in Tinley Park. She has an interest in clinical research and continuing education and has presented at several regional and national conferences. Dr. Rygiel has had an active role with the medical planning for the Chicago Marathon and is currently undergoing research on the injury pattern of runners.
Medical School
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship University of Chicago/NorthShore Chicago, IL Family Medicine Residency, Chief Resident Advocate Christ Medical Center Oak Lawn, IL Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Downers Grove, IL
I give Dr. Valerie The highest rating there could be. She is always so patient and kind with me very caring always listening to my concerns. She is such a great doctor. I am so glad that she’s taking care of my needs. I will always recommend her to family and friends.
Very professional takes the time to really listen and offer advice. She never makes you feel rushed. Wonderful doctor.
Thank you Dr. Stanford for being helpful in your suggestions for dealing with knee pain other than surgery.
She WAS excellent, very throughough. Answered all our questions and explained evey move as she gave me a shot
Dr. Stanford was very compassionate and took the time to listen and explained everything thoroughly and clearly. She provided all the steps going forward to get me well again. The entire staff was most kind!
She was patient and empathetic. She answered all my questions. She was knowledgeable and very honest. She provided me with options that many before did not. I felt hopeful upon leaving the office.
She’s very professional and explains things so i can understand
Dr. Stanford is amazing! Always pleasant..
Dr Valerie is the best. She listens, cares, is understanding and informative. When she first saw me I was in pain. Thanks to her I am now pain free. I am most grateful to her. Patricia Walsh
My 10th visit with Dr Stanford over the years. She never changes, always super polite and professional. I drive 2 hours each way just to see her. I pass up dozens of other closer drs. But it’s worth it.