Djuro Petkovic, M.D. Board-Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine Specialist
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow pathology. However, that is my job. I was born and raised in Chicago. I live in the neighborhood where I grew up. I went to school at Lincoln Park High School. I was raised in the Serbian Orthodox community in Chicago and still maintain ties to the culture. I grew up playing many different sports including baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and rugby.
Djuro Petkovic, M.D. Board-Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine Specialist
I am a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow pathology. However, that is my job. I was born and raised in Chicago. I live in the neighborhood where I grew up. I went to school at Lincoln Park High School. I was raised in the Serbian Orthodox community in Chicago and still maintain ties to the culture. I grew up playing many different sports including baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and rugby. I have been an orthopedic patient and have undergone surgery so I do know what it is like to be on the other side of the relationship. I am married with 2 children and spend most of my time outside of work with them. I continue to stay active with exercise and yoga and enjoy hiking, paddle boarding and snowboarding when I can get away.
Professionally, I have served as a member of the American shoulder and Elbow Society working with multiple committees including the Abstract Review Panel, the Technology Committee, and the National Shoulder and Elbow Week Committee for Chicago. I am also a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Locally, I serve on the Research Advisory Committee and Headed the shoulder Section at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.
Every patient has different needs, and every problem has unique characteristics. The same injury in an 18-year old athlete does not get the same treatment in an 80-year old grandmother. My job is to educate and discuss with the patient how we can responsibly get them back to their desired activity level.”
- Djuro Petkovic, M.D.2017-Present - Orthopedic Surgeon
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Morton Grove, IL
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Doctor of Medicine
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
2007–2011 -
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Courses
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
2005–2007 -
Civil Engineering Courses
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
2004–2005 -
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
2000–2004 -
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL
1996–2000
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Neer Award Nominee
American Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting
New Orleans, LA
2017 -
Alpha Omega Alpha Society Induction
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
2016 -
Resident Leadership Forum Representative
American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting
Providence, RI
2015 -
First Place Resident Research Award
Loma Linda University Research Seminar
Loma Linda, CA
2015 -
Chi Epsilon Honor Society
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
2005 -
Dean’s List
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
2005 -
Magna Cum Laude
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
2004
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Chief Resident in Orthopedic Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2015–2016 -
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
Director: M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD
2012–2016 -
Internship in General Surgery
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
Director: Mark Reeves, MD
2011–2012
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American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
Associate Member
2018–Present -
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Candidate Member
2016–2020 -
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Fellow of the AAOS
2011–Present -
American Medical Association
2007–Present
Peer Reviewed Articles:
- Petkovic D, Kovacevic D, Levine MN, Jobin CM: “Management of the Failed Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Accepted, awaiting publication
- Shiu B, Petkovic D, Levine WN, Ahmad CS: “Maximizing Surgical Skills During Fellowship Training.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2017; 25: 421-6. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00244
- Petkovic D, Wongworawat MD, Anderson SR. “Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Interfacility Transfer for Hand Injuries.” HAND. 2016 Oct 28: 1-6. doi:10.1177/1558944716675147.
- Shenaq DS, Rastegar F, Petkovic D, Zhang BQ, He B-C, Chen L, Zuo Guo-Wei, Luo Q, Shi Q, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao J-L, Kim SH, Yang K, Bi Y, Su Y, Zhu G, Luo J, Luo X, Qin J, Reid R, Luu H: “Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells and Their Orthopaedic Applications: Forging a Path towards Clinical Trials.” Stem Cells International, 2010: 1-14. doi:10.4061/2010/519028
Book Chapters:
- Petkovic D, Shiu B, Ahmad CS: Epicondylitis and Baseball Players. Baseball Sports Medicine, 1st Ed. Romeo AA and Ahmad CS (Eds). Awaiting publication
- Petkovic D, Alexander FA, Ahmad CS: Arthroscopic Treatment of Valgus Extension Overload. Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine, 1st Ed. Azar FM (Ed). Awaiting publication
- Jobe CJ, Phipatanakul WP, Petkovic D: Gross Anatomy of the Shoulder IN The Shoulder, 5th Ed. Rockwood Jr CA, Matsen III FA, Wirth MA, Lippitt SB (Eds). Elsevier Health Sciences. 2016.
Contributing Author:
- Le T, Feinstein JA, Fuller S, Petkovic D, et al. USMLERx Step 1 Qmax, 2011 edition. Published by MedIQ Learning, LLC. Available at: https://www.usmlerx.com
PRESENTATIONS: Scientific Presentations (National):
- Petkovic D, Trofa DP, Shiu B, Munoz JM, Villacis DC, Lambert J, Paulino F, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Are Drains Necessary After Shoulder Arthroplasty?: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. West Point Fellows’ Sports Medicine Conference. West Point Academy, West Point, NY – June 8, 2017
- Lewis MK, Petkovic D, Jobe CM, Phipatanakul WP. Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fracture Treated with Cementless Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. OREF-ORS 18th Annual Southwest Region Resident Research Symposium. University of California, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA – September 21, 2016
- Petkovic D, Nelson SC. A Novel Technique for Hip Arthrodesis. International Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Annual Meeting. Miami, FL – November 7, 2015
- Petkovic D, Anderson SR, Wongworawat MD. Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Inter-Facility Transfer for Hand Injuries. Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Coeur d’Alene, ID – August 1, 2015
- Chasnoff IJ, Wells A, Bailey GF, Telford E, Petkovic D. Biological Markers in Substance-Exposed Infants: Relationship to Neurodevelopmental Functioning. Putting the Pieces Together for Children and Families: The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, and the Courts. Anaheim, CA – February 1, 2007
Scientific Presentations (Local)
- Petkovic D, Mehta MP, Saulle MF, DeAllie CK, Vance DD, Ciccone JL, Ahmad CS. Off-Speed Control: Can a Radar Gun Improve Rehab for the Throwing Athlete? Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY – July 13, 2017
- Petkovic D, Mildren ME, Scott JC, Jobe CM, Phipatanakul WP. The Detrimental Effect of Shoulder Immobilization on Driving: A Mechanical Study. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – June 3, 2016
- Petkovic D, Wongworawat MD. Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Inter-Facility Transfer for Hand Injuries. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – May 8, 2015
- Petkovic D, Nelson SC A Novel Technique for Hip Arthrodesis. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – May 8, 2015
- Petkovic D, He TC. Characterization of Potential Type I Receptors of BMP9 Signaling in Mesenchymal Stem Cells. The University of Chicago Summer Research Forum. Chicago, IL – August 25, 2008
Grand Rounds Presentations:
- Hand Fractures. Loma Linda University Medical Center. Loma Linda, CA – March 19, 2014
- Femoral Shaft Fractures. Loma Linda University Medical Center. Loma Linda, CA – February 12, 2014
- Critical-Size Bone Defects and the Masquelet Technique. UCSF. San Francisco, CA – November 10, 2011
- Distal Radius Fractures. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Lebanon, NH – September 21, 2010
Multimedia
- Petkovic D, DeAllie CK, Ahmad CS. Massive Rotator Cuff Repair With Subscapularis Repair. Vumedi Video. February 2017.
- Petkovic D, Wright ML, Ahmad CS. Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff – Debridement and Repair. Vumedi Video. June 2017.
- Petkovic D, Baranek ES, Goldberg SS, Levine WN. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Vumedi Video. August 2017.
- Petkovic D, Shirley MB, Jobin CM. Open Capsular Shift. Submitted to AAOS Orthopedic Video Theater.
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