Dr. Mark Hamming is an exceptional surgeon and an extraordinary physician. I had been suffering with severe, relentless pain for a long time, and by the time I walked into his office, I was completely worn down. The first thing I noticed about him was his kindness. You can see it in his demeanor -- there is a genuine warmth and compassion about him that immediately puts you at ease. His very first words to me were, "I want to help you." I can still hear those words in my mind, and I will never forget them.I saw him on a Thursday, and he got me into surgery that Monday -- just four days later. I still find that unbelievable. He saw how much I was suffering and acted immediately to help me when I needed it most.I am a very experienced registered nurse and spent more than 30 years working in major hospitals in the Chicagoland area, including Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. Over the course of my career, I worked alongside countless physicians, which makes me appreciate even more how truly exceptional Dr. Hamming is. His surgical skill, compassion, urgency, and genuine concern for his patients set him apart.I rarely write reviews, but this one had to be written. If someone I loved needed orthopedic surgery, Dr. Hamming would be the first surgeon I would tell them to call -- hands down. I honestly cannot put into words how grateful I am for what he did for me. read more