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Dr. Michael Dorning, DO

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(391 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: hyaluronic acid joint injections (viscosupplementation), elbow problems, shoulder arthroscopy, and more.

2100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
JOLIET, IL 60435

(630) 469-9200

Dr. Michael Dorning, DO is an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Michael Dorning, DO is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

2100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
JOLIET, IL 60435

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Some issues Dr. Michael Dorning, DO can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Michael Dorning, DO performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	330
diagnostic evaluation	54
doctor visit	860
hip imaging	30
hospital care	52
injections	330
inpatient care	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	108
rehabilitation	1011
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	111

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	421
diagnostic evaluation	72
doctor visit	978
hip imaging	47
hospital care	63
injections	421
inpatient care	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	129
rehabilitation	1721
X-rays	111

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	102
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2014 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	409
diagnostic evaluation	90
doctor visit	986
hip imaging	42
hospital care	84
injections	409
inpatient care	84
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	141
rehabilitation	2078
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	96
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2015 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	461
diagnostic evaluation	69
doctor visit	893
hip imaging	27
hospital care	41
injections	461
inpatient care	41
musculoskeletal imaging	91
rehabilitation	1268
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	105

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	188
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2016 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	465
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	795
hospital care	64
injections	465
inpatient care	64
rehabilitation	609

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	99
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	527
doctor visit	639
hospital care	56
immobilization	11
injections	527
inpatient care	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	82
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	420
doctor visit	532
hospital care	48
injections	420
inpatient care	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	71
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	398
doctor visit	514
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	39
injections	398
inpatient care	39
lower extremity surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	30
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	81
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	340
doctor visit	436
hospital care	53
injections	340
inpatient care	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	63
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	303
doctor visit	386
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	34
injections	303
inpatient care	34
lower extremity surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	71
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL during 2022 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
doctor visit	395
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	36
injections	270
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	76
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated as an orthopedist in JOLIET, IL were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	394
diagnostic evaluation	59
doctor visit	674
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	36
hospital care	51
immobilization	11
injections	394
inpatient care	51
lower extremity surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	117
rehabilitation	1337
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	115

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO.

**Gender**
Female	295
Male	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	405
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	84
75 to 84	150
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Dorning, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Dorning, DO graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Midwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Residency: Midwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Dorning, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Dorning, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 391 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Dorning, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in JOLIET, IL.

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2024-11-13

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I met with Maurine to schedule my upcoming visits for PT and she was wonderful. Helpful, insightful and overall just a nice person.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-08

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Dr. Dorning is a very kind and courteous doctor who seems very concerned with his patients problems and solutions to them as well

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-25

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Dr Dorning is very kind and extremely knowledgeable. I really felt I got the best care possible. Would highly recommend!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-20

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Dr. Dorning and his staff are so knowledgeable and kind. They are so prompt and nice whenever I come to the office.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-15

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Very good with the visit over all.Real good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-16

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Dr Dorning was very good with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-21

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Dr. Dorning is really great!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-26

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Good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-17

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Very efficient.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Dorning, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medwest Associates	$117 $117
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$106 Strensiq $26	$80
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$103 JUBLIA $70	LUZU LULICONAZOLE $33
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$103 XIAFLEX $103
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$82 Osteoarthritis of the knee $82
Other	$1,181 ZORVOLEX $78	Exogen $73	Regranex $65	KRYSTEXXA $56	Duexis $41	Other $868

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,690
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. Michael Dorning is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Joliet, IL. Patient ratings for Dr. Dorning average 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include strains, meniscus repair, and knee problems. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Dorning trained at a hospital affiliated with Midwestern University and a hospital affiliated with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Duly Health and Care. Dr. Dorning has an open panel in Joliet, IL according to Doctor.com.