Kim De Marco, RN
About Dr. Della Valle
Dr. Della Valle is a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is not only a busy surgeon (having performed more than 14,000 hip and knee replacements) but a respected leader in the field of hip and knee research. He travels extensively sharing his research and these experiences allow him exposure to the most up to date information to maximize patient quality of care.
More about Dr. Della Valle Dr. Della Valle's CV Schedule an AppointmentKim helped develop Dr. Della Valle’s practice from the time he started after fellowship in 2002. She was born and raised in Wisconsin, attended the University of Colorado (in Colorado Springs), where she achieved her BSN. Since her start at Rush, she has remained highly involved in providing exceptional patient care, volunteering in Operation Walk, where free surgical care is provided to developing countries. She traveled with Dr. Della Valle to Peru and educated hospital staff about orthopedic care. Over the years, she has co-authored chapters in orthopedic care in medical journals and even served as the President of NAON (National Association of Orthopedic Nurses). She truly enjoys and takes pride in her patient care and plays an integral role in all patients experience in Dr. Della Valle’s practice. She lives in the city with her husband and son, where she enjoys spending time outdoors exploring the city. She volunteers at her son’s school and tries to get back to Wisconsin when time permits to enjoy her team’s football and love for cheese!
