- Gregory Caldwell, CP, LP
gcaldwell@subop.com
Greg’s vocation has been prosthetics for the past 34 years. He has
graduated in 1972 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.
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- Ryan Caldwell, CP, LP,
Orthotic/Pedorthic Resident
Ryan graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in 2001 with a
Bachelors of Science Degree in Marketing. 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 including
upper extremity and partial foot amputations. He has worked on an
elevated vacuum study relative to the correlation of vacuum in
prosthetics and 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. Ryan is currently
involved with several more studies looking at socket designs for
the transfemoral (above knee) amputee using sub ischial sub
atmospheric socket technology. In March 2009, he will proudly
participate and present in the clinical techniques program for
brimless transfemoral socket designs for the American Academy of
Orthotists and Prosthetists at the 35th Annual Meeting and
Scientific Symposium.
- Warren Nelson, CO, LO
While in high school in 1966, Warren found out there was such a
field as orthotics and prosthetics. He started that summer
sweeping floors, grinding and polishing metal. After high school
he served 4 years in the Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic.
Part of that time was spent on an around the world cruise with the
world famous "Fighting Falcons" of VF-96. In 1974 he received an
Associates in Applied Science - Orthotic degree. Since being
certified in orthotics in 1977, he has worked in and around the
Chicago area. He loves people and the social and cultural
differences that make up our world. He has provided orthotic care
to patients whose ages range from newborn to over 100 years old.
Warren enjoys continuing education and providing in-services to
spread the word about O&P and new technologies in our field. He
enjoys sports and laughter and is excited about all the new
possibilities coming to the field of O&P
- Beth Martin, CO, LO
After serving 8 years in the United States Air Force, Beth completed
her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Pennsylvania State
University and graduated from Northwestern University’s Orthotic
program in 2006. She is a certified orthotist by the American Board
for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and is licensed in the
state of Illinois. Beth attends pediatric clinics for children
diagnosed with Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy on a monthly
basis. Currently she is working with a team of physicians and
wound care specialists on incorporating orthotic treatment to
preserve limbs. She conducted a research study on the
effectiveness of the night splint orthosis as a treatment for patients
with plantar fasciitis. Beth has provided numerous inservices to
physical therapy and other allied health professionals and lectures
to Physical Therapy students of Oakton Community College.
Marlane Kukla, Office Manager
Marlane has been with us since 2001. She has been in the
healthcare field for more than 25 years with extensive background
in patient management and insurance billing. She is also our
patient advocate working with insurance companies on the
patient's behalf to insure prompt and complete payment of claims.
Her goal is to provide competent and caring service to every patient.
Kathleen Jenkins, O&P Assistant, Purchasing
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.
Susan Caldwell, Administrative Assistant
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.
Darlene Landis, Administrative Assistant/Patient Liaison
Darlene has been with us since 2004. She has been in the
insurance field for over 26 years working in health insurance, life
and annuities. Besides greeting our patients, checking on
insurance and doing data entry, she is also a patient who received
her prosthetic leg here. Her goal is to make patients comfortable
and welcome and help with questions and service.
Marlane has been with us since 2001. She has been in the
healthcare field for more than 25 years with extensive background
in patient management and insurance billing. She is also our
patient advocate working with insurance companies on the
patient's behalf to insure prompt and complete payment of claims.
Her goal is to provide competent and caring service to every patient.
Kathleen Jenkins, O&P Assistant, Purchasing
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.
Susan Caldwell, Administrative Assistant
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.
Darlene Landis, Administrative Assistant/Patient Liaison
Darlene has been with us since 2004. She has been in the
insurance field for over 26 years working in health insurance, life
and annuities. Besides greeting our patients, checking on
insurance and doing data entry, she is also a patient who received
her prosthetic leg here. Her goal is to make patients comfortable
and welcome and help with questions and service.
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Brian Arndt, Resident Orthotics
barndt@subop.com
Brian is currently an orthotics resident having completed
Northwesterns graduate program in March of 2008. He has over
two years of experience in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics.
Before entering the field of O&P he worked as a health professional
assessing human biomechanics, ergonomics, blood glucose,
cholesterol, blood pressure, and teaching smoking sensation
classes. Brian graduated with a bachelor of kinesiology and
biomechanics with a specialization in health promotion from
Michigan State University in 2005.
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