Team
Robert Cusick, MD
“I grew up playing sports and I saw the impact of injuries had on friends and myself. As I became interested in medicine, keeping people active and enjoying life became a focus.”
Fellowship
Institute for Bone and Joint Surgery, Phoenix, AZ
Residency
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
Medical Degree
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Champaign, IL
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
Edward Kolb, MD
"I strive to best serve my patients by making time to listen to their concerns and medical issues. I like patients to feel like I’m treating them the way I would treat one of my family members."
Residency
Orthopedic Residency Training Program at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Medical Degree
Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certification
Board Certified in Orthopedics by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Central Illinois Orthopedic Society, President of Ireland Grove Surgery Center
Emily Foertsch, DNP
Education
Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati and continued her higher education at Frontier University to receive her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Hyden, Kentucky
John Kim, DNP
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, from University of Illinois Chicago. He continued his higher education at Frontier University in Hyden, KY, receiving his Doctor of Nursing Practice
Ryan Snowden, PA-C
"As a healthcare provider I believe it is important to not only treat my patients' ailments, but to develop a relationship centered on trust and compassion. My goal is for my patients to feel like they are in good hands, and that I am doing all that I can to provide them with the care they expect."
Education
BS: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois MSPAC: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Donald Wendt, PA-C
"Providing orthopedic care gives me personal gratification in assisting people recover from various musculoskeletal ailments."
Education
BS: Education and an emphasis in Athletic Training, Millikin University, Decatur, IL MS: Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL MSPAC: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL