Great Lakes Orthopedics
& Sports Medicine, P.C.
A Heartfelt Thank You, Northwest Indiana
"It has been an honor to care for all of you for over 26 years, and it is with great excitement and great sadness that I am announcing my retirement. Thank you for trusting me with your care."
— Dr. Keith Pitchford, D.O.
Our Practice Is Closing
After more than 26 years of serving the Northwest Indiana community, Great Lakes Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will officially close its doors on Friday, October 2, 2026.
To our patients, neighbors, and community, thank you. It has been the honor of a lifetime to be part of your health journey, and we are deeply grateful for the trust you placed in us and our staff over the years.
Important Information for Our Patients
Our office remains available by phone through October 2, 2026. Dr. Pitchford will be available to patients for post-surgical follow-up care through this date. Please do not hesitate to call.
Patient Portal
Your patient portal remains active. You can continue to:
- View your health information
- Pay outstanding balances
Request Your Medical Records
Your medical records are confidential and can be transferred to you or your new provider with your written permission.
To request your records:
- Complete the Authorization to Use or Disclose My Health Information form (download below)
- Submit the completed form to our office by fax or mail
- You may also create a portal through our electronic medical records service, ATHENA, to receive records electronically
Please note: A fee may be associated with medical records requests.
Fax: (219) 365-0226 | Mail: 9615 Keilman St., St. John, IN 46373
Dr. Mark Chang
1100 Joliet St., Suite 104, Dyer, IN
Dr. M. Shukairy
Bone and Joint Specialists
(Merrillville, Highland, Hobart)
Dr. Joe Schwartz or Dr. Ken Ham
Bone and Joint Specialists
(Merrillville, Highland, Hobart)Dr. Brian Forsythe
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush
(Munster, Chicago)
Dr. Scott Andrews
Bone and Joint Specialists
(Merrillville, Highland, Hobart)Dr. Craig Della Valle
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush
(Munster, Chicago)
From Our Team
It has been an honor to be a part of your health journey. We appreciate the trust you placed in Dr. Pitchford and our entire staff. Northwest Indiana is a remarkable community, and we are so grateful to have served you.
Wishing you health and happiness always,
Dr. Keith Pitchford & The Great Lakes Orthopedics Team