Hinsdale Orthopaedics

David K. Mathern, MPAS, PA-C

Staff Physician Assistant for Dr. Louis

David K. Mathern, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant licensed to practice in Illinois. David graduated from Long Island University, an NCCPA accredited program, in Brooklyn, NY. He then attended a Physician Assistant Residency Program through Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Morton Grove, IL, where he received training in Orthopaedic Trauma, Joint Reconstruction, Spine, Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Upon completion of the Residency Program, David attained his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska.

David has a passion for Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and has worked at two Level One Trauma Centers in the Chicagoland area. David joined Hinsdale Orthopaedics in 2011. He works alongside Dr. Louis in the operating room, clinic and emergency room to help diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries and joint problems through both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Undergraduate:	University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Physician Assistant Program:	Long Island University (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants), Brooklyn, NY – Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies Illinois Bone and Joint Institute – Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Residency Program University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE – Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Areas of Specialty:	Orthopaedic Trauma Total Joint Reconstruction Fracture Nonunion Repair
Current & Previous Appointments:	Staff PA, Hinsdale Orthopaedics with Privileges at Good Samaritan Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital, Salt Creek Surgery Center Staff PA, DuPage Medical Group Department of Orthopaedics Physician Assistant Resident, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Professional Memberships:	American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Fellow Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA), Fellow Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), Allied Health Member