After being told by another doctor that waiting for a knee replacement was my only option at 31…read moreyears old, I went to see Dr. Cole and his team. After meeting with him and reviewing my scans and information, he said I was a candidate for an osteochondral allograft and meniscal allograft transplant. He took into consideration my questions and thoughts and gave me options rather than just telling me what to do. His and his team's knowledge and care for patients definitely show in his practice. Throughout the appointments, surgery, and follow ups I always felt I had the support and knowledge I needed for my treatment to be successful and it has been! Dr. Cole and his team have given me my active lifestyle back and I am grateful for that!

Dr Cole is the best orthopedic surgeon ever. He repaired my meniscus tear back in 2022 and in just…read morea few months I was able to regain full mobility of my knee. I've been snowboarding and skating as much as I used to like if I never had a knee surgery. But the most important thing is that he's the most knowledgeable Orthopedist I've ever met in my life. I had a problem with my knee locking since I was kid and I went through so many Orthopedist. Not a single doctor was able to tell what was going on and after chatting with Dr. Cole for just a few minutes he gave me that diagnosis that changed my life. Now I know exactly what happened all those times I was clueless and now I can be prepared to protect my knee from certain movements and understand why it hurts sometimes. I am so happy that I choose Dr. Cole for my surgery and as my orthopedic doctor. My surgery went so perfect. I recommend a call for anyone with a knee problem. Another reason why I am so happy I chose him is his Bedside manners. The first time I met him he listened to me very carefully and he reassured me that he was going to help me and cure me. An indeed he did. Dr Cole is was blessing for me, and at all times I felt so comfortable and taken care of by him. He's the absolute best. Also his entire team of Orthopedists and assistants and nurses were amazing. They responded to my thousands of questions very respect respectfully and clearly. They were always there to help me with anything I needed. Answering mails day and night. Give me useful information and checking on me after the surgery. Thank you, Dr. Cole and team for being the best orthopedic surgeon I ever had.

The Lombard location staff is beyond rude over the phone then I finally get there myself and it's…read moreinsane they kept saying I never had an appointment. After some time leaving me in limbo I was told to go to River forest thank god for the only person who helped me some woman named Karina I believe seems to be the only competent worker at both locations three weeks of nightmares wasn't even worth my time. my doctor however was patient with me so their is that. the levels of frustration wasn't worth the time

Dr Song did my rotator cuff repair and did an amazing job! My arm barely looks like I had surgery…read more With two locations I can get an appointment easily. The staff has always made me feel at home which is refreshing! I hope I don't need care again but if I do, ROC is where I will go.

Inside the West Suburban Medical Center at their River Forest address is a Rehab and Sports…read moreMedicine Center. I've been going there for 2 weeks now and I have to tell you, the person to see if you are having muscular pain issues is Tammy Gross-McCoy, PTA. Her knowledge of the human body is astounding. She can feel every muscle and joint in your body and apply the perfect pressure to relieve even the most intense pain that you are feeling. She is AMAZING! She doesn't rush you and is so gentle in her therapy. I'm having serious issues with my left shoulder and whenever I go see Tammy, my shoulder gets better and better with each visit. So grateful for her expertise and care. If you need the best in physical therapy, look no further than Tammy. No pun intended but "you're in good hands"

Love Oak park ATI! Great therapists, and staff. Helpful equipment. Love especially Erin. I highly…read morerecommend!

I went to ATI for my PT after having right anterior hip replacement surgery. I felt like part of…read morethe ATI family from day one. Erin and her team were all very friendly and got me back in excellent shape to where I could enjoy walking again. I could not imagine going anywhere else for my physical therapy. When my wife needed PT after her shoulder and then knee surgeries, sending her to ATI was a no-brainer. The staff treats every patient with great care and compassion. Should you ever need physical therapy, I couldn't make any stronger of a recommendation than ATI Oak Park.

I am thrilled with my care for a complete tear of my rotator cuff. At one point in surgical…read morehistory, this operation wasn't even done on a 77 year-old woman! I have complete functioning of the shoulder - every so often, I reach for something and feel the slightest little twinge but, truthfully, my shoulder tear is a non-issue in my life. Since I am only six months post-surgery, even that little reminder that I had surgery, might very well go away eventually. i will say that recovering from this surgery is a drag, BUT I did everything I was told to do and missed not one of my physical therapy appointments with a good, local PT facility. Dr. Nicholson and his team were kind and patient and knowledgeable. He clearly is an excellent surgeon. If anyone I know needs rotator cuff repair, I will implore them to be operated on by this fine doctor. I am recovered beyond my expectations. Highly recommended.

Went to Dr. Nicholson because I was having shoulder pain and suspected a tear. Got an MRI and he…read moresaid there was no tear. It was just tight. So he recommended a steroid shot and PT to stretch the joint. I stretched for months and ended up one day not being able to move my arm. Went to a different doctor with my MRI and he said "Oh there's a tear - it says it right here on the report. Besides that I can easily see it on the film." Needless to say I was livid! I, undoubtedly, made the tear worse doing what Dr. Nicholson recommended. Clearly he didn't even look at my MRI. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

The team at Athletico has been absolutely AMAZING. After only a few weeks, I see measurable…read moreresults in terms of my strength and ability to do basic tasks. I am incredibly pleased with my care. The team always pushes me to challenge myself but takes care to avoid any injury. I would recommend this team to anyone needing recovery from an injury.

I was very pleased with the therapists at Athletico OP South. Autumn is very knowledgeable, and…read moreCharlie is good at motivating you! Both were great to work with - personable and helpful. After breaking my ankle, they helped me get back to where I wanted to be in terms of strength, flexibility, and endurance.

I wanted to take my time before writing this review, but after more than three years since my…read morearthroscopic shoulder surgery with Dr. Nikhil Verma at Rush Orthopedic, I feel compelled to warn others. I was told I'd see improvement within 6 to 16 months. Instead, my condition has steadily worsened. I originally came to Dr. Verma for anterior shoulder pain during heavy pushing exercises. My MRI showed no structural damage--everything looked clean. Still, he recommended exploratory surgery, saying it was common among athletic individuals like me and that he had a 98% success rate. He reassured me that, at worst, I'd be no worse off than before. That trust turned out to be the worst mistake of my life. Despite a failed diagnostic cortisone injection into the biceps tendon (which should have indicated that the biceps was not the pain source), he proceeded with surgery. Post-op, he said he had "found the problem" and performed a biceps tenodesis, debridement, and bone spur shaving. Since then, my pain has become chronic and debilitating, affecting every part of my life. Over the last three years, I've spent more than $100,000 out-of-pocket seeking help from specialists and pain experts across the country. I can no longer sleep properly, run without flare-ups, or maintain my once-active lifestyle. The toll this has taken on my physical and mental health--and my marriage--is beyond words. Four separate orthopedic surgeons have since confirmed that this surgery was unnecessary. I've also met other young, athletic patients who were misled or poorly treated by Dr. Verma and now face long-term damage. After everything, Dr. Verma simply told me he "couldn't help me anymore" and passed me off to other doctors. My final visits were frustrating: long waits, minimal face time, and no accountability. If you're considering surgery with Dr. Verma, I strongly urge you to get multiple opinions and fully explore non-surgical options. Based on my experience, his approach felt rushed, impersonal, and profit-driven. And when things go wrong, there's no ownership. Dr. Verma: the harm you caused has changed my life. I hope whatever money you made from this was worth it.

MIDWEST ORTHOPEDICS AT RUSH AND DR. GREGORY NICHOLSON HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT TO DO ANY IME FOR…read moreANY REASON THEY ARE BIAS AGAINST ANYONE THAT NEEDS AN IME. Beware of Dr. Nicholson and the staff at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. Dr. Nicholson treats patients like they are below him and will make them wait until he decides to see them. He has absolutely no right doing any IME and he has a bias to anyone that needs an IME which he has proven. I had an IME scheduled on 6/14/2024 with Dr. Nicholson. He entered the room talking 90 miles an hour which I could not understand. This is after waiting past my scheduled time. I told him what time I was told my appointment was and he flew off the handle and slammed my file down on the counter and told me to leave because he was not putting up with my attitude. He then walked out. I walked out into the hallway and asked him for something saying that I was there. He said don't worry it will be in your file well I knew that meant that he would put something false in the file which he did. Then in the hallway I made it clear to him that he is not God since clearly, he thinks he is. Then as I was leaving, he yelled down the hallway you have nowhere to go anyway you're on unemployment. This is just another lie by the doctor since I am not on unemployment. He was trying to embarrass me in front of the staff and other doctors. I then left and contacted some lady named Renee with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush with my complaint about this Doctor. She ran back to the doctor and staff and told them a complaint has been filed and for them to get their story straight which from what I am told by some employees that I know is standard for Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. Dr, Nicholson did contact the insurance company that wanted the IME and did tell them outright lies about what happened. He even made-up things to make himself look good which is impossible since he was not in the room more than 1 minute. This Gregory Nicholson even thinks he gets to determine if someone has an angry face on them or not without ever seeing someone before. Then again, he thinks he gets to determine this because he thinks it makes him look good when actually it shows how he stereotypes people for his own benefit. Do not trust anything you are told by Midwest Orthopedics at Rush and Dr. Nicholson. If anyone is ever sent for an IME at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, make sure to bring this feedback to your lawyers' attention. Then when I asked to speak to the CEO this Renee person tells me I have no right to speak to the CEO then changes it to the CEO refuses to speak with me. It's clear the CEO condones this culture at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush then again chances are the CEO is a physician that has had numerous complaints in the past also and got them covered up also. If they cover up what doctors do in the office can you imagine what is being covered up in the operating room? DO NOT TRUST THE DOCTORS ESPECIALLY GREGORY NICHOLSON AT MIDWEST ORTHOPEDICS TO BE IMPARTIAL TO ANYONE THAT IS GETTING AN IME HERE.