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RIC Fast Facts

  • 182-bed inpatient hospital in downtown Chicago
  • Operates more than 50 sites of care
  • Advances Ability of patients of all ages
  • Recognized as "#1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America" by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991

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James A. Sliwa

James A. Sliwa, DO

  • Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs, RIC

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Profile

Gender:
Male
Year began practicing:
1984
Year joined staff:
1984
Year began practicing in specialty:
1984

Languages

  • English

Education, Residency and Internship

Education

1976-1980
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

1980-1981
Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, Intern
1981-1984
RIC, PM&R

Teaching or Professional Positions

  • Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Director of Residency Training

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Medical Association
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Honors & Awards

  • Top Doctor in Chicago, Chicago Magazine, several times

Research Interests

rehabilitation in cancer patients

general rehabilitation

Certifications & Licenses

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Office Information

Locations

  • Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)
    345 East Superior Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Main: 312-238-1000