
Brian Christopher Toolan MD (He/him)
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon; Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; University of Chicago Medicine
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5758 S Maryland Ave4th FloorChicago, IL 60637
Phone+1 773-834-3531
Fax+1 773-702-5434
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Summary
- Dr. Brian C Toolan, MD, is an Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon based in Chicago, Orland Park and Crown Point, IN, with a subspecialty in Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery and Foot & Ankle Trauma Surgery. He received his Medical Degree (M.D.) from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed his internship at Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. Toolan is an experienced expert surgeon who treats all conditions of the Foot & Ankle, including Hallux Valgus (Bunions) Hallux Rigidus, Arthritis, Tendonitis of the Achilles, Peroneal and Posterior Tibial tendons, Ankle Arthroscopy, Sports Injures and Fractures and Dislocations of the Foot & Ankle. He has particular expertise in complex and revision cases and regularly receives patients who do not improve after care from other providers He has numerous presentations and publications in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with his works frequently cited by other medical professionals.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1996
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2025 - 2027
IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1993 - 1997
WA State Medical License 1996 - 1997
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsSalvage of Chronic Syndesmosis Instability: A Retrospective Review With Mid-Term Follow-Up.Kiera A Kingston, Ye Lin, Alexander T Bradley, Jason Strelzow, Kelly Hynes
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2022-06-28 - 60 citationsComparison of perioperative complications and hospitalization outcomes after ankle arthrodesis versus total ankle arthroplasty from 2002 to 2011.Jimmy J. Jiang, Oliver N. Schipper, Noelle Whyte, Jason L. Koh, Brian C. Toolan
Foot & Ankle International. 2015-04-01 - 52 citationsEffect of Diabetes Mellitus on Perioperative Complications and Hospital Outcomes After Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle ArthroplastyOliver N. Schipper, Jimmy J. Jiang, Lan Chen, Jason L. Koh, Brian C. Toolan
Foot & Ankle International. 2015-03-01
Press Mentions
- Sarasota County Broadens Use of Everbridge Vaccine Scheduling Solution After Florida Governor Expands Vaccination EligibilityMarch 22nd, 2021
Should You Use Pain Relievers When You Get Your COVID-19 Shot?February 1st, 2021
COVID-19 Update: New Patient and Contact Tracing Software, Sanitizing Protocol to Prevent Virus Spread Debuts, and MoreJuly 28th, 2020
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