Jan Szatkowski, Orthopedist
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Jan Szatkowski

Orthopedist

1901 West Harrison Street Chicago Illinois, 60612
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About

Jan P. Szatkowski, MD, has a private practice in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Szatkowski specializes in orthopedic trauma, and has presented at the Chicago Trauma Symposium in 2012 on Long-bone fixation.  Vitals.com has labeled Dr. Szatkowski as a Patient's Choice and a Compassionate Doctor, for 2011 and 2012.

Education and Training

University of Chicago School of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience
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Jan Szatkowski's Expert Contributions
  • Vitamin D, the Wonder Vitamin

    Bone health is important to people of all ages. Vitamin D has become an important topic over the last few years as our understanding of its important role in the body expandsWhy Vitamin D is Crucial to Bone HealthVitamin D is often considered the Wonder Vitamin. It is one of several fat-soluble...

  • Wearables in Healthcare: Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship

    Many of my patients ask me if they should get a new smart watch or other type of fitness tracker for themselves or a loved one this holiday season. I get excited to discuss these products with my patients, but caution them that no device by itself will make you healthier. Staying fit requires...

  • My baby had a fracture when he was 2 months old. Will it heal?

    I am so sorry to hear about the injury to your child. Without knowing the specific injury and seeing the imaging films, it would be difficult to make a conclusion. Children are usually able to heal fractures much better than adults. I recommend asking your pediatrician or pediatric orthopedic specialist. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Orthopedic Trauma

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Patient's Choice Award, 2011-2012   
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011   

Internships

  • Mayo Clinic

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Orthopaedic Surgery Association, American Orthopedic Surgeons of North American

Articles and Publications

  • Has published Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Great Mentors, Family

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family

Jan Szatkowski's Practice location

1901 West Harrison Street -
Chicago, Illinois 60612
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