Christopher Alan DeFalco, MD
Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Christopher A. DeFalco, MD, received a bachelor of science degree from University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana. He received his medical degree from University of Illinois - Chicago. He completed an orthopedic residency at Indiana University and an orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at TRIA Orthopedic Center in Bloomington, Minn.
He has a special interest in sports injuries of any age, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, knee osteotomies, knee cartilage procedures, and proximal hamstring tears.
In his spare time, he enjoys hiking with his wife and dog. He also is a huge Chicago sports fan.
He has a special interest in sports injuries of any age, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, knee osteotomies, knee cartilage procedures, and proximal hamstring tears.
In his spare time, he enjoys hiking with his wife and dog. He also is a huge Chicago sports fan.
About Christopher
Specialties
Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Teenagers
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical School, Medicine, 2012
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency, 2017
TRIA Orthopaedic Center
Fellowship, Sport Medicine & Shoulder Surgergy, 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification
Patient Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
293 ratings,
109 reviews
8/15/2025
Friendly, good explanation of injury, results, care plan
8/12/2025
Always kind and listens to what you have to say.
8/12/2025
Very informative and answered all my questions.
8/8/2025
Very Professional
8/1/2025
He was clear and thorough, and he answered my questions thoughtfully.
Insurance Coverage
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MDWise Hoosier Care Connect
MDWise Hoosier Care Connect (New Patient)
Conditions Treated
anterior cruciate ligament (acl) injury
shoulder arthritis
arthritis
forearm fracture
total knee replacement
lateral collateral ligament tear
chronic muscle injury
multiple ligament knee injury
elbow fracture
avascular necrosis of the arm
calf muscle injury
knee fracture
repetitive stress injury
shoulder impingement
sports related ankle injury
rotator cuff impingement
arm fracture
epicondylitis
sports related foot injury
total shoulder replacement surgery
lateral epicondylitis
arm injury
cartilage injury
shoulder labral tear repair
fracture
tendinosis
anterior cruciate ligament repair
tibial tendonitis
gluteus medius tear
stress fractures
non displaced fracture
shoulder pain
pectoral muscle injury
frozen joint
separated shoulder
knee pain under age 60
non-displaced fracture of radius
throwing injury
work related musculoskeletal disorders
rotator cuff injury
knee posterolateral corner injury
patella injury
meniscus injury
humerus fracture
snapping hip syndrome
shoulder injury
shoulder instability
ulnar fracture
knee pain
tricep injury
knee injury
hip abductor tear
gastrocnemius injury
quadrangular space syndrome
compound fracture
ligament injury
paratenonitis
dislocated patella
patellofemoral injury
ankle fracture
scapular dyskinesis
gluteal injury
medial collateral ligament injury of the knee
meniscus tear
locking knee
tendinitis of the wrist
proximal ulnar fracture
jumper's knee
tendinitis of the hand
tibial spine fracture
joint dislocation
piriformis syndrome
acromioclavicular joint separation
knee instability
tibia fracture
posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) tear
bicep injury
biceps tendonitis
running injury
medial epicondylitis
shoulder strain
loose body in the knee
distal radial fracture
radial head fracture
clavicle fracture
tenosynovitis
calcific tendonitis
bicep tear
wrist pain
fibula fracture
elbow injury
bursitis
stress fracture of the radius
patellofemoral instability
hamstring injury
shoulder dislocation
ankle injury
overuse injury
tendon injury
quadriceps injury
radial fracture
rotator cuff repair
leg fracture
leg pain
elbow pain
leg injury
olecranon bursitis
sports related injury
pectoralis major tendon injury
patellofemoral syndrome
ligament tear
arm pain
rotator cuff disorders
shoulder surgery