Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute Our specialty-trained doctors are dedicated experts in providing you individualized orthopedic care. Call today at (219) 898-4213. Drs.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute: Continuing a Legacy of Orthopedic Excellence

The origins of Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute begin more than 50 years ago when Dr. Albin Jahns opened a practice in Gary, Indiana. Olson and Alvarez later joined him; the three soon moved to a larger space in Merrillville. In 1975, the practice founded the Valparaiso Orthopedic Clinic on the north side of Valparaiso. In 1990, with three more orthopedic specialists, they undertook a major expansion of their Valparaiso offices. Their vision was to provide stellar care in Northwest Indiana. It took little time to grow out of the Valparaiso clinic and the need for a total makeover became apparent. A changeover took form and started with a change in name. Valparaiso Orthopedic Clinic became Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute. The goal was to create a comprehensive orthopedic bone and joint center that would serve Porter County and the surrounding communities. The partner physicians made a commitment to create a complete orthopedics care center that would better serve the orthopedic need of the patients of Northwest Indiana under one roof. In 2003, ground was broken in Chesterton’s Coffee Creek Center with completion of the two-story, 35,000 square foot building in May of 2004. The exam rooms are arranged in pod configuration. 6 doctors can practice from one location and get patients in quickly and efficiently. Since the opening in Chesterton, additional locations were opened to reach out to the community and better serve the patients with a higher level of care. Our founders and most of the current partners are from Northwest Indiana and Chicago. LBJI employs more than 150 healthcare and support staff. Close, convenient, stellar care.

ER visits aren’t always necessary. At LBJI Urgent Care, our providers specialize in orthopedic injuries, so you get expe...
01/28/2026

ER visits aren’t always necessary. At LBJI Urgent Care, our providers specialize in orthopedic injuries, so you get expert care quickly and efficiently.

Lingering pain deserves attention. LBJI offers on-site imaging and expert orthopedic assessment to identify issues early...
01/27/2026

Lingering pain deserves attention. LBJI offers on-site imaging and expert orthopedic assessment to identify issues early and guide appropriate treatment options.

Avoid unnecessary ER costs. LBJI Urgent Care provides expert orthopedic care with diagnosis and treatment—all at a fract...
01/21/2026

Avoid unnecessary ER costs. LBJI Urgent Care provides expert orthopedic care with diagnosis and treatment—all at a fraction of ER prices.

Orthopedic issues affect more than comfort—they impact daily life. Our specialists treat injuries and chronic conditions...
01/20/2026

Orthopedic issues affect more than comfort—they impact daily life. Our specialists treat injuries and chronic conditions with coordinated care that supports healing from initial evaluation through recovery.

Winter can increase joint stiffness and risk of injury. LBJI helps patients manage orthopedic pain through accurate diag...
01/14/2026

Winter can increase joint stiffness and risk of injury. LBJI helps patients manage orthopedic pain through accurate diagnosis, targeted care, and therapy designed to restore strength and function.

Don’t wait for your primary care doctor. Our urgent care team specializes in bones, joints, and muscles, offering expert...
01/13/2026

Don’t wait for your primary care doctor. Our urgent care team specializes in bones, joints, and muscles, offering expert evaluation and treatment when injuries happen unexpectedly.

Start the year focused on movement and joint health. LBJI provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including expert evalu...
01/09/2026

Start the year focused on movement and joint health. LBJI provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including expert evaluation, advanced testing, and personalized treatment plans to support long-term mobility.

Start the year strong. For sudden injuries like sprains, strains, or joint pain, LBJI Urgent Care provides fast, special...
01/08/2026

Start the year strong. For sudden injuries like sprains, strains, or joint pain, LBJI Urgent Care provides fast, specialized orthopedic care—no referral needed, no ER wait.

The Chesterton Urgent Care location is closed today, Friday, January 2nd. For emergencies, please call 911. To reach our...
01/02/2026

The Chesterton Urgent Care location is closed today, Friday, January 2nd. For emergencies, please call 911. To reach our other urgent care centers, please give us a call. Thank you for your understanding.

Start the new year on the right foot — literally. Visit LBJI’s Orthopedic Urgent Care for fast treatment of unexpected i...
01/02/2026

Start the new year on the right foot — literally. Visit LBJI’s Orthopedic Urgent Care for fast treatment of unexpected injuries.

All LBJI & Urgent Care offices will be closing today at 2:00pm for New Year's Eve and will be closed New Year's Day. We ...
12/31/2025

All LBJI & Urgent Care offices will be closing today at 2:00pm for New Year's Eve and will be closed New Year's Day. We will resume business hours on Friday, January 2. Happy New Year from LBJI! See ya' 2025 - Hello 2026!

The end of the year is a great time to focus on your health. Schedule your orthopedic care with LBJI and start the new y...
12/30/2025

The end of the year is a great time to focus on your health. Schedule your orthopedic care with LBJI and start the new year strong.

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601 Gateway Boulevard
Chesterton, IN
46304

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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At Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, we are dedicated to providing you the compassionate, experienced care you deserve. Listed below are the areas we specialize in:

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