Specialty
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Special Interests/Subspecialty
• Sports Medicine and trauma

Board Certification
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Board Certified 2002

Education
• Eastern Illinois University, 1983-1988

Medical School
• Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine,
1990-1994

Postgraduate Training
• University of Illinois Medical Center and Affiliate Hospitals, Internship, 1994-1995
• University of Illinois Medical Center and Affiliate Hospitals, Residency, 1995-1999
• Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute, Fellowship, 2007

Professional Society Memberships
•  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
•  American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Professional Information
Dr. Bylak recently completed a fellowship in sports medicine and sports trauma in California. He wants to become a familiar face on the sidelines of area high school games.

Dr. Bylak is licensed in Arkansas. He is on the staff of Sparks Regional Medical Center, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and Summit Medical Center.

Personal Information
Dr. Bylak was born in Oaklawn, Illinois. He is married and has four children, three girls and a boy. The majority of his free time is spent with his family.

He enjoys time in the mountains climbing, hiking and mountain biking. He participates in sprint triathlons and bicycling. He likes comedy, movies, and the performing arts. He is a football, baseball and auto racing enthusiast.