OrthoIllinois, a division of OrthoMidwest
Leslie Elmer has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. They first began their career in 2003 as a Pharmacy Front Desk employee at Leesburg Pharmacy. In 2004, they transitioned to Centegra Health System where they worked as a Medical Assistant until 2011. During this time, Leslie held multiple roles at Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. D/B/A OrthoIllinois. They started as a Credentialing Coordinator in 2011 and then advanced to become the Manager of Credentialing and Risk Management in 2018. Currently, Leslie holds the position of Director of Credentialing and Risk Management.
Leslie Elmer, CPCS, has an education history that includes attending Columbia Southern University from 2015 to 2016, where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. Additionally, Leslie attended Blackhawk Technical College and Rock Valley College, both with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. In terms of certifications, Leslie has obtained the Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist certification from the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS). The specific months and years of obtaining this certification are not provided.
OrthoIllinois, a division of OrthoMidwest
Since its founding in 1967, OrthoIllinois, a division of OrthoMidwest, has grown dynamically to become one of the leading bone and joint providers in northern Illinois. From our four clinic locations in Winnebago, McHenry, and Kane Counties in Illinois, we are able to provide exceptional care and expertise. Our university-quality care delivery is founded on a one-stop, multi-specialty philosophy. This means you can expect the convenience of diagnosis, clinical care, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation therapy from one location – all under the direction of board-certified physicians who have sub-specialized in specific areas of orthopedic care. Whether your concern is arthritis, hand injury, fracture, sports injury, back, neck, foot, ankle, hip or knee pain, we have a specialist to focus on your specific need. Each physician has access to the most state-of-the-art technology and training to address each and every aspect of patient care. We’re dedicated to the continuous advancement of healthcare. Our physicians serve as innovators in technology as well as actively participate in national and international research studies. Our physicians are similarly dedicated to the medical education of students and residents and are affiliated with the University of Illinois College of Medicine as clinical assistant/associate professors, and the Rush University Medical Center Residency Program as site training facilitators. Advanced surgical technique is shared with other orthopedic specialists by our physicians, who serve as guest instructors at national and international conferences. Additionally, we host surgeons from around the globe to observe technique from our ambulatory surgery center and for hands-on training in our wet lab in Rockford.