Tyler Neal, D.O.

In addition to practicing general orthopedic surgery, I have a special interest in arthroscopic, sports, and shoulder surgery. My fellowship provided me advanced training in sports medicine and minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, as well as complex shoulder repair, reconstruction, and replacement.

Before joining OSEC as a surgeon, I was first a patient. As a high school and collegiate athlete, I received care from both Dr. Robert Seidl and Dr. Tony Dustman for injuries I sustained on the playing field. The care I received and the time they took explaining my injuries and treatment options sparked an interest and a passion for sports medicine that led me to become an orthopedic surgeon. Joining OSEC has afforded me the opportunity to give back to this community and provide medical care to the athletes and residents of Central Illinois. My focus is to provide personalized care to each patient. I want my patients to feel comfortable in making an informed decision regarding their care, whether conservative or surgical treatment is indicated.

I was born and raised in Bloomington, IL and I am a Bloomington High School and Illinois Wesleyan University graduate. While at IWU, I was a member of the football team and also participated in track and field.

My wife Sarah, also a Bloomington native, and I have returned to the community that helped raise us. My Christian faith is integral in my life and an essential role in my practice. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children, watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, working out, playing golf, and listening to music.