About
Dr. Valerie Rygiel Stanford, DO, is a sports medicine doctor in Oak Lawn, Illinois, board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. She trained at Midwest Medical College and practices at Midwest Orthopedic Consultants SC, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Munster, and Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants - Orland Park.
Dr. Stanford treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions including chronic neck and back pain, rotator cuff tendinosis, meniscus tears and osteoarthritis. Her procedures include Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy, Trigger Point Injections, Ultrasound Guided Injections and Viscosupplementation Injections, along with non-operative orthopedic care and pain management. As an osteopathic physician, she takes a whole-person approach to medicine and emphasizes exercise as a tool for achieving healthy lifestyles. She speaks English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic.
Conditions Treated
- Chondromalacia patellar
- Meniscus tear
- Neck strain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Rotator cuff tendinosis
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Muscle weakness
- Osteoarthritis
- Rib dysfunction
- Vitamin D deficiency
Specialized Treatments
- Non-operative orthopedic care
- Pain management
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Illinois
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.