
THE PRACTICE
At Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care, our doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest quality of orthopedic care. In addition to compassionately treating our patients’ immediate health care needs, we strive to incorporate preventive measures within each of our treatment plans. From the moment you enter our facility, you can expect to be treated like family.
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Respectfully serving our patients in an efficient and comprehensive manner, AOSC provides university level care right in your own backyard. We are pleased to welcome you as a patient. If you have any questions, always feel free to contact our office. Our friendly and helpful staff will be happy to assist you.
Our PHYSICIANS

DR. DANIEL TROY, MD
Board Certified & Fellowship Trained in Multiple Orthopedic Specialties, Specializes in Spinal Surgery, Shoulders, Knees, Total Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Trauma & Fracture Care​
Dr. Troy received his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in electrical engineering and his medical degree from Rush Medical College. He finished his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago.​
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Dr. Troy completed his fellowship training at the Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital in Columbus, Georgia where he focused on sports medicine injuries. He then went on to pursue further fellowship training in spinal surgery at the renowned Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky.​
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Dr. Troy serves several academic positions instructing orthopedic residents from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center and Midwestern Osteopathic Orthopedic residents. He also mentors medical students, emergency medicine residents and family practice residents.​
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Apart from this, Dr. Troy is involved in several research projects regarding the spine and sports injuries.​ It should be noted that Dr. Troy is very passionate about helping patients in the workers’ compensation industry. He currently is accepting referrals for IMEs in all areas of orthopedics and can provide the diagnosis and treatment of most work-related injuries.
hospital & surgical center affiliations
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Advocate Christ Medical Center​
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Palos Community Hospital​
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Center For Minimally Invasive Surgery (CMIS)
HOURS
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Hours vary - please call the practice at 708-599-5000 to schedule an appointment
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:
University of Illinois at Champaign​
Medical School:
Rush Medical College
​Residency in Orthopedic Surgery:
University of Illinois at Chicago​
Fellowships:
Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital
The Renowned Leatherman Spine Center
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
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Lumbar, Cervical & Thoracic Surgery​
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Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery​
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Traumatic Spinal Cord injuries​
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Adult & Adolescent Scoliosis​
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Artificial Disc Replacements​
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Total Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee & Shoulder)​
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Sports Medicine (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Knee, Foot & Ankle)​
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Arthroscopic Surgery (Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle)​
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General Orthopedics​
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Fracture Care
SPECIAL SERVICES
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Workers’ Compensation Evaluations and Treatment​
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IME (Independent Medical Evaluations)
DR. PAUL DANIELSKY, MD
Board Certified & Fellowship Trained in Adult Joint Replacement & Reconstruction
Dr. Danielsky received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College and his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Western Michigan University School of Medicine and his fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in adult reconstruction.​
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Dr. Danielsky has a special interest in revision arthroplasty and is eager to help new patients through these complex procedures. He continues to explore opportunities to further his professional development, most recently with several fellow-level courses and an Oxford partial knee replacement course. Dr. Danielsky has extensive experience in total hip and knee arthroplasty, including robotic assisted surgery, and is MAKO certified. He is experienced in anterior hip arthroplasty, unicompartmental (partial) joint replacement, including patella-femoral replacement, and hip arthroscopy.​
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Dr. Danielsky grew up in West Michigan in the Grand Rapids area. In his spare time, he enjoys being active by hiking and biking and spending time with family and friends. He also volunteers at local schools as the team physician. Dr. Danielsky is excited to meet and help new patients at Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care. He currently is accepting workers’ compensation patients and referrals.
hospital & surgical center affiliations
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Advocate Christ Medical Center​
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Palos Community Hospital​
HOURS
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Hours vary - please call the practice at 708-599-5000 to schedule an appointment
EDUCATION
Undergraduate:
Kalamazoo College​
Medical School: ​
University of Michigan
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery:
Western Michigan University ​
Fellowships:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Adult Reconstruction
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
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​Total Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee)​
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General Orthopedics​
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Fracture Care​
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Pediatric Orthopedics
SPECIAL SERVICES
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Workers’ Compensation Evaluations and Treatment


DR. DANA BERNS, DPM
Podiatric Surgery and Podiatric Medicine
Board Certified in Foot, Ankle, and Reconstructive Rearfoot Surgery
Dr. Berns joined Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care in September 2018 as a specialist in the operative and nonoperative treatment of foot and ankle disorders. She received training in all aspects of the foot and ankle and has a special interest in diabetic foot care and education, limb salvage, wound care, sports medicine, bunion correction, ankle arthroscopy, fracture care, & complex forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery.
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Dr. Berns earned her bachelor’s degree, with honors, from Loyola University Chicago and a doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2015. Dr. Berns completed a three-year surgical residency in trauma and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago.
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Dr. Berns believes that the best patient outcomes come from fostering a patient-doctor relationship focused on trust, and individualizing care for each patient. She is able to speak four languages (English, Russian, Polish and Spanish), which allows for stronger communication and comprehensive patient care. Dr. Berns is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine:
Dr. William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine
​Residency:
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
Triple Board Certification
-Medicine- Foot and Ankle by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
-Surgery- Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
-Surgery- Ankle/ Reconstructive Rearfoot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
hospital & surgical center affiliations
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Advocate Christ Medical Center​
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Advocate South Suburban Hospital
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Northwestern Palos Hospital
HOURS
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Monday: 9am-4pm Tinley Park Office
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Wednesday: 10am-6pm Oak Lawn Office
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Thursday: 9am-4 pm Tinley Park Office
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Friday: 9am-12pm Tinley Park Office/Oak Lawn Office
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Surgery: Tuesday and Friday
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
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American Podiatric Medical Association​
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American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
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Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
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Acute and Chronic Ankle Sprains​​
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Ankle Arthroscopy​
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Ligament Repair and Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle​
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Bunion and Hammer Toe Correction​
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Foot and Ankle Arthritis​
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Forefoot and Rearfoot Reconstructive Surgery​
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Heel Pain Treatment
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Orthotics​
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Sports Injuries Treatment​
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Trauma and Fractures of the Foot and Ankle​
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Limb Salvage​
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Wound Care​
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Diabetic Foot Care and Education
SPECIAL SERVICES
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Workers’ Compensation Evaluations and Treatment​
DR. Serafin deleon
Fellowship Trained in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Dr. Serafin DeLeon is a highly accomplished hand and upper extremity specialist who joined Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care in 2024. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, he earned his B.S. with High Distinction from the University of Michigan in 1993, followed by his M.D. from Northwestern University Medical School in 1997.
Dr. DeLeon further honed his skills through an internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at Brown University
School of Medicine.
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He is board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is also a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His practice interests include Upper Extremity Trauma, fractures of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery, Dupuytren's disease, tendonitis, arthritis,
lateral/medial epicondylitis, and Worker's Compensation cases.
Dr. DeLeon treats patients of all age groups, including pediatric patients, ensuring comprehensive care for individuals at every stage of life.
hospital & surgical center affiliations
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Advocate Christ Medical Center​
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Palos Community Hospital​
FELLOWSHIP SPECIALIZATIONS
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Orthopedic
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Surgery of the Hand
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
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ï‚· Upper Extremity Trauma
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ï‚· Dupuytren’s Disease
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ï‚· Tendonitis
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ï‚· Arthritis
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ï‚· Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
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Joint Replacement of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow
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Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Surgery
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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy-Elbow
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Worker’s Compensation Cases


