Orthopaedic Surgeons Join Ingalls in Flossmoor and Calumet City

Primary Health Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to welcome the following surgeons to the staff of Ingalls locations in Flossmoor, Calumet City and Crestwood.

George Miz, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic/spine surgeon who has treated a broard array of spine disorders since 1985, including herniated discs, spine deformities, sciatica, trauma and tumors, to name a few. He specializes in degenerative spinal conditions and offers effective treatments using the most current techniques. In fact, Dr. Miz was one of the first surgeons in the area to enroll in clinical trials, which allow him to perform procedures like artificial disc replacement, an innovative treatment for degenerative disc disease. Dr. Miz sees patients at Ingalls in Flossmoor, Calumet City and Crestwood.

Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic/spine surgeon Srinivasu Kusuma, M.D., specializes in the treatment of both adult and pediatric spine conditions. he has considerable expertise in treating all spine-related injuries and conditions from disc herniations to spinal reconstructive surgery for scoliosis. His impressive credentials include specialty training in microsurgery, degenerative spine conditions, spinal trauma and complicated deformities of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Kusuma sees patients at Ingalls in Flossmoor and Calumet City.

Combining leading-edge expertise in shoulder and elbow orthopaedics, sports surgery and hip and knee replacement, board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Phillip Nigro, M.D., always seeks the best solution for each patient. He combines non-operative options such as directed physical therapy, viscosupplementation, bracing and medication along with the latest surgical techniques to optimize pain relief and the ability to return to normal activities. With a patient-centered focus, Dr. Nigro devotes times and attention to gaining a solid understanding of each patient's unique situation, seeking the best approach for each individual. Dr. Nigro sees patients at Ingalls in Flossmoor, Calumet City and Tinley Park.