Greg’s vocation has been prosthetics for the past 34 years. He has graduated in 19 from Northeastern Illinois University with a BA in Science and Business and Northwestern University’s Prosthetic Program in 1975. Greg has enjoyed speaking across the country through the years on many different topics including VASS systems, socket design for Transfemoral amputees, hip disarticulation gait, congenital deficiencies, multiple limb deficiencies and myo-electric upper extremity prostheses for children. He has presented case studies and special fittings to the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. Greg has also contributed to studies with leading surgeons on amputation levels and its effects with microprocessor knees. Having his own practice, it has afforded him and his colleagues at Suburban to maintain an aggressive impact of research and development while maintaining a warm and family-like atmosphere in this facility.

Ryan has more than 9 years experience having grown up working in the field of O&P. He has completed all three programs at the Northwestern University Prosthetic Orthotic Center in downtown Chicago. Ryan has pioneered the uses of vacuum technology in prosthetics and orthotics in development of many different applications. He is currently working on an elevated vacuum study relative to the correlation of vacuum in prosthetics and the wound-vac therapy that is commonly used in the treatment of ulcerations and wounds. Ryan will be teaching his theory and techniques for the certificate and masters programs for prosthetics at Northwestern University. In the fall of 2007, Ryan presented his findings with vacuum technology to fellow practitioners at the National Assembly meeting for the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association in Las Vegas.

Warren was a certified orthotist by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics in 1977. He is licensed in the state of Illinois. Warren has extensive experience in working with patients of all age groups including young patients from Children’s Memorial Hospital and with the geriatric population of various nursing facilities and hospitals. He provides great inservices to physical therapy groups and other allied health professionals.

Beth is a board eligible orthotic resident with over two years experience. She has completed the Northwestern program for orthotics in May, 2006. Beth received her B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 1999.

Marlane has been the office manager since 2003 and has been in the healthcare field for more than 25 years with extensive background in patient management and insurance billing.

Kathleen is our prosthetic and orthotic assistant dedicated to rehabilitation care since 1995. She strives to challenge patient’s abilities and open doors with them to regain independence. Kathleen coordinates patient activities including the golf outings and holiday parties. Kathleen manages the purchasing for the facility.

Sue has been involved with Suburban O&P in many regards since the inception of the company. Currently she is working as a patient assistant and enjoys helping patients meet their needs and requirements in a home like setting.