James Schiltz, PA-C
- Position: Physician Assistant to Dr. Timothy Petsche
About James
James joined Fox Valley Orthopedics in 2011, where he serves as a board-certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedic sports medicine. Working alongside Dr. Timothy Petsche, James focuses on comprehensive care for sports injuries and conditions affecting the elbows, shoulders, knees, and hips.
With expertise in both non-surgical and surgical approaches, James provides independent patient evaluations and treatment while also assisting Dr. Petsche in complex surgical procedures. He offers a wide range of non-surgical treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and orthobiologics. James also orders and interprets diagnostic imaging, from routine X-rays to advanced studies like MRI and CT scans.
James maintains both Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support credentials. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
Beyond patient care, James is a clinical instructor at both Rosalind Franklin University and Midwestern University.
A professional baseball player, James played for two seasons with the Cook County Cheetahs, a team now known as the Windy City Thunderbolts. In his free time, he enjoys coaching his sons in basketball and baseball, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.
- College
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Bachelor of Arts
Concordia University
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Master of Science, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Illinois State University
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Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University
Physician assistants are versatile clinicians in our practice. They can perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, assist in surgery, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our surgeons to care for our patients. PA-C is an acronym for Physician Assistant – Certified, meaning they have their own medical licenses and have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation ‘PA-C’.