I wanted to take my time before writing this review, but after more than three years since my arthroscopic 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. read more

MIDWEST ORTHOPEDICS AT RUSH AND DR. GREGORY NICHOLSON HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT TO DO ANY IME FOR ANY 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. read more

This review is for Rush Midwest Ortho and Dr Brett Levine and his amazing staff. I knew that a needed a total hip replacement - however I was terrified. But, I did my homework and knew that Dr Levine was the second best hip doc in the nation. I did see an intern first but I also saw Dr Levine who concurred that indeed my hip was a mess. Pre-op appointment I saw Dr Emily who spent an HOUR answering my questions and explaining step by step what was going to happen. Day of surgery all of Dr Levine's people were there - everyone stopped in and it was so comforting. Dr Levine told me I had nothing to worry about. After surgery which only took 1.5 hours, Dr Levine spoke to my family and after surgery he even stopped in my room. This man gave me my life back. My recovery was super fast. I feel great!!! Dr Levine is like a super hero. I have seen what can happen when you have old school Ortho guys working on you - those who are not "up" on the latest procedures. This doc is amazing. See him!!!!!!! read more

I waited 6 weeks to see Dr. Levine. I got to his office, had xrays, was told "he is running on time" and was ushered to an exam room. I sat in the room for ONE HOUR before I went to the reception area asking what's going on. They were shocked I was still waiting. I went back to the exam room and another staffer came and got my chart. Was confused. I felt uncomfortable staying thinking if this doctor can't manage an office visit how effective is he a surgeon?? On my way out I passed an area where staffers were sitting, EATING PIZZA. I told them I was leaving and why. Again they showed zero sympathy. I asked why I sat there for one hour, knowing the doctor was running "on schedule". No none had an answer. I asked if the doctor forgot me. I asked where the doctor was. Finally, one of the staffers turned around and said "I am here". I was like what? He said he's been busy with patients. I asked why he had just sitting there, fiddling on his computer knowing I had been waiting for AN HOUR. He had no answer other than "I'm busy". Seriously? What an arrogant piece of crap. My advice.... pass this douche bag up and look for a new, compassionate doctor!!! Jerk!!! read more

Dr. Anthony Romeo & his awesome team of PA's work hard to make sure you feel like a rockstar even if you don't make six figures a year! He is affiliated with Rush hospital & although it may take some time to get in to see him, he is well worth the wait! read more

very unprofessional. i had an appointment with a dr. Haley Degroot where her staff contacted me the day before my appointment to cancel due to the fact that I have to see someone else before I could make a appointment this appointment took two weeks to make now I have to make another appointment with the dr. That referred me to Rush it's been nothing but the run around with this place. I definitely will not be Rescheduling with them read more

This place is new, nice and efficient. Barely had to wait at all, got everything done within 30 min with Dr Blomgren. Maybe I'm the lucky one, sorry to hear others had bad experience read more

This review is of the physical therapy at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush Hospital in Oak Park. My therapist, Irish, was very good. Skilled, helpful, and friendly. The only problem is that the place is very small. That means first, that there is not a ton of equipment to work with ; and second, that they don't keep great hours. I had been seeing Irish for awhile, but had to discontinue with him because the place doesn't have any Saturday hours. If you can make the timing work for you, though, they're not bad. If you can't, then I recommend Athletico. read more

I have been seeing Dr.Brian Cole's team since 2011. He has a PA Kyle Pilz who is truly amazing. Kyle is the only one I want to perform my injections. Extremely professional and makes you feel so comfortable because I am extremely nervous and anxious . Thank you to everyone at Midwest Orthopaedics. I am never disappointed. Five stars in my eyes. read more

I was experiencing severe hip and knee pain and asked for doctor recommendations; based on extremely positive feedback about Dr. Brett Levine, I made an appointment at Midwest Orthopedics. When asked if I wanted to see his PA or Dr. Levine himself, I opted for the doctor, since I had heard so many great things about him from current patients. WHAT A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT and waste of time. The staff took x-rays, then ushered me into an exam room with a PA who looked like she was just out of school. I explained my symptoms and based on my x-rays, was given a broadly generic diagnosis, some pamphlets and a prescription for anti-inflammatory drugs. When I expressed my concerns about the severe knee pain that was waking me up at night and required narcotic painkillers, I was told to "try the exercises and anti-inflammatories (which oh, BTW, take about 4-5 weeks to kick in), if that doesn't work we can try some formal PT." Not only was I not impressed with the PA at all, I was extremely chagrined that I didn't even get the courtesy of a brief "head nod" from Dr. Levine, who is the main reason I went to Rush. Since I expressly asked to see Dr. Levine and waited about 4-6 weeks for an appointment, I asked at the front desk why I wasn't allowed to see the doctor and was told "sorry, honey, I really don't know." I guess after my x-rays were reviewed, it was determined that my knees weren't bad enough to warrant expensive knee surgery and so I wasn't "worthy enough" to see the doctor. UPDATE: I was told by my pharmacist that the anti-inflammatory prescription that had been written for me at Midwest Orthopedics required "doctor authorization" and coordination with my insurance company. When I called the office to check the status of the prescription, I was told that "the prescription was not approved" and that I should "contact my GP" to see if she would write a scrip for me. Seriously, another 10 days in pain and this is the best service I could get from Midwest Orthopedics? Needless to say, I will NEVER be going back to this place again. read more