Specialties
I specialize in orthopedic trauma, hip and knee reconstruction, and spine care. Whether treating a complex fracture, relieving chronic joint pain, or restoring mobility through reconstructive surgery, my goal has always been the same: helping every patient return to the life they love.
My philosophy is simple: Treat First . . Listen first . . Educate first . . Earn trust first.
Surgery is recommended only when it is truly the best solution, and every treatment plan is tailored to the individual (not just the X-ray or MRI).
Great outcomes are never the work of one person. They are the result of an experienced, compassionate team committed to one mission: Transforming Lives . . One Patient at a Time
History
Established in 2000.
Metro Orthopedics (metrOrtho) was built on a simple belief: Patients come first.
Led by Dr. Daniel Ivankovich, an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, educator, and patient advocate, our mission has always been to deliver exceptional care with compassion, honesty, and respect.
We believe every patient deserves an individualized treatment plan. That means taking the time to listen, educate, and work together to determine the best path forward. Diagnostic studies, physical therapy, injections, medications, and surgery are recommended only when they are medically appropriate, necessary, and in the patient's best interest.
Our philosophy is simple: Treat First . . Treat the patient (not just the X-rays) . . Treat the person (not just the diagnosis) . . Treat every patient with the same care and respect we would want for our own family.
For more than 25 years, that philosophy has guided everything we do.
Meet the Business Owner: Daniel I.
Dr. Daniel Ivankovich is a Chicago orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, hip and knee reconstruction, and adult spine surgery. For more than 30 years, Doctor Dan has cared for patients from every neighborhood and every walk of life. Having undergone thirteen knee surgeries and a total knee replacement himself, he understands arthritis from both sides of the exam table. That experience shaped his philosophy of empathy, education, and partnership. Known as The Blues Doctor, he has helped establish orthopedic outreach and patient education programs throughout Chicago's safety-net hospitals, guided by one mission: Transforming Lives . . One Patient at a Time. Recipient of honors including CNN Hero, Chicagoan of the Year, and the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Award-winning physician. Bluesman. Teacher. Healer. Philosopher. As Bo Diddley once said, "He ain't from this planet."