Dear New Patient,

Welcome to Northwestern Center for Orthopedics!

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself and my experience in healthcare. I am originally from Decatur, Illinois, and I earned my medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. I continued my post-graduate General Surgery Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Northwestern University Medial School. In addition, I pursued subspecialty training, or a fellowship, in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Royal Children's Hospital/Melbourne University in Melbourne, Australia.

As an orthopedic surgeon, my medical interests range from sports-related injuries to trauma and arthritis. Our practice is designed where I perform the majority of the trauma surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where I have been an active member of the Trauma Quality Assessment Committee. As a clinician, I strive to individualize each case and then provide you as much information as possible to ensure that you make an informed decision on your treatment options. I joined the practice now known as Northwestern Center for Orthopedics in 1989, and since then it has been my mission to provide you the same excellent service and care that I would offer to a member of my family.

I enjoy serving as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School, where I oversee the orthopedic curriculum and education of the medical students. As an outdoor enthusiast, I enjoy a wide range of activities like sailing, skiing and fishing, and spending time with my family.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to further improve your experience at Northwestern Center for Orthopedics. My goal is to provide you the best medical care available.

I am looking forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Scott Dale Cordes, M.D.

Education, Training & Research
	Undergraduate education, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1979.		Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School.
	Medical school, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1983.		Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
	General Surgery Internship, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1984.		Member, American Medical Association.
	Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Northwestern University Medial School, Chicago, Illinois, 1988,		Member, Chicago Medical Society.
	Fellowship Training, Pediatrics and Trauma, Melbourne University, 1989.		Member, Illinois State Medical Society.
	Board certified, American board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991		Member, Midwest Orthopaedic Society.
	Board re-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001.		Delegate, Citizens Ambassador Abroad Program, Soviet Union, 1990.
	Member, Editorial Board, Ward Rounds.		Lectures and publications upon request.

From Dr. Cordes

I do realize that the extra time we require before your office visit might be a little inconvenient; however, it ensures that we have your correct information to help us better manage your care.

Additionally, I apologize in advance in case you have to wait to see me. In some cases, patients require special attention or I may have calls to the hospital to manage surgical patients' care. Under such circumstances, the staff of Northwestern Center for Orthopedics and I will do our best to see you as soon as possible and make sure you receive individualized attention.