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.

I LOVE this orthopedic center. Top doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, new & clean facility,…read moreefficient operational processes, and one stop shop for imaging, physical therapy, surgery and medical equipment purchase/rental. I had an appointment with Dr. Chala to look at knee pain I've been having for 6 weeks. He did a thorough exam, and ordered an MRI which I got done within 45 min just down the hall. Then I saw him right after the MRI to diagnose the problem and he proceeded to order a cortisone shot and physical therapy. I got the shot before I left the office. Now on my way to feeling much better in a quality and highly effective visit today.

I was quite surprised at how quickly I was moved through the various stages of my appointment. It…read morewas my first time there, and between filling out the new patient form, getting my vitals checked, getting an x-ray, having a check up with the doctor, and scheduling an MRI, I was in and out within 30 minutes. Considering it was very busy that's impressive, hats off to the staff. They all had a great friendly attitude as well. Hard to say "I look forward to going back" when it comes to a doctor's office but in this case I think it's fair to say!

Dr. Groya is my mother-in-law's and sister-in-law's orthopedist. My mother-in-law fell, and broke…read moreher hip and I was the "lucky" soul to have her sort of fall on me...and cracked some ribs and tore all of my rib cartiliage. The pain was excruciating and my regular doc could not see me until June 2 so I called Dr. Groya's office because no one but him (knowing my mother-in-law's situation) would believe how this happened. Dr. Groya was amazing. He helped me immensely - made sure that I was out of pain and really cared about me. His office squeezed me in, listened and CARED. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this doctor.

I recently broke my ankle and had to see Dr. Groya, as he was one of the doctors in my insurance…read morenetwork. He ended up needing to do surgery. Dr. Groya is excellent. He is super experienced and competent, and he also has great bedside manner. He patiently answers all questions and takes his time to make sure you are well cared for. He doesn't try to rush you out the door like some doctors do. His nurse Penny is also excellent. From the moment I called the office I felt like she cared a lot about my situation and about me as a person. I wouldn't wish a broken ankle on anyone - it hurts! But if anyone I know does go through this I am sending them to Dr. Groya and Penny.

Tore rotator cuff more by sending to therapist before surgery. Visited another surgeon Surgery is…read moredone. Didn't like Chdik bad personality.

I highly recommend Dr. Steven Chudik for shoulder surgery. I recently had mine and satisfied. He…read moreis very knowledgeable, professional and explained everything from the get go. All his staff are very approachable, and accommodating. The place is clean and no waiting time, you will be immediately called right on your appointment time. Shout out to the whole team, excellent care!!!

I've been very happy about my experiences with Dr. Romano and his team. I first saw him when his…read morepractice was part of Hinsdale Orthopaedics - Oak Park. He's since split away and gone out on his own. My first experiences with this practice date back to when it was Trinity Orthopaedics. Dr. Sheehan was an exceptional doctor and Dr. Romano keeps to that tradition. He is thorough with his exams and spends a lot of time interacting with patients and understanding their concerns. I like that he seems to focus more on rehabilitation than surgical intervention, instead favoring physical therapy, sports medicine, and other non-invasive approaches. At the same time, he's not going to ignore the need for surgery when it will get the job done. I trust Dr. Romano to take care of me and do a do a good job. He's an all-around excellent surgeon. One thing that stands out about Dr. Romano is his unique diagnostic approach. He focuses on root causes. He explained to me about one patient who came in wanting shoulder surgery, but he was able to trace the cause to the mid-back. When he treated that, the shoulder pain went away. Had he operated on the shoulder, it probably would have continued to hurt because the shoulder was fine. I went in for an injury and he was quickly able to pinpoint the cause and get me to physical therapy. The physical therapy department in his office, led by Dr. Nugent, is excellent. The guy is really smart and cares a lot about his patients. The only downside is that you may wait a while to be seen. His thoroughness comes at a minor cost. The waits can be long some days, but I'd rather wait for good service than have a doctor spend 2-3 minutes with me on a half-assed exam but be right on schedule. I understand they limit the number of presenting concerns you can bring in a single visit, but that makes sense.

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

Excellent orthopedic surgeon with a compassionate bedside manner. Wish I could use him more often…read more Very knowledgeable and prescribed solid plan for rehabilitation. Remembers you from visit to visit.

Went to see Dr. Vucicevic the other day for what was potentially a blown rotator cuff. Fortunately…read moreit wasn't. Just a bad case of bursitis or tendonitis. Anyway, I really liked Dr. V. He gets straight to the point and explained the injury very well and possible causes. I was in and out in no time. His staff is super nice and they do a great job. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of an orthopedic specialist. Cheers!

Apparently the facility started a new database today and changed their name. They are now called…read moreIllinois Bone & Joint Institute so information had to be re-entered. Not a big deal and not even time consuming. The disappointing issue was after 3 years of returned visits to Dr. Miller, the only advise he had for me was "let's put a different bandage on it (literally and figuratively) and watch it" and purchase a wider shoe." Seriously? My toe is sending shooting pain across my foot and up my ankle. Apparently speaking louder to me will make me believe the pain in the toe is not the issue. Very unproductive visit, so after 3 years of co-pays I am seeking a 2nd opinion elsewhere.

Not a good employer! If the owners only know how employees are trained, they seperate you like…read morecattle, and tell you don't talk to one anorher or ask questions. They don't train you, you watch videos for hours..Wake up Hinsdale Orthopaedics!!! Your training sucks.

I second the first review! Dr. Rawal performed arthroscopic surgery on my right knee in May. I ran…read morethe Chicago Marathon in October. In case you didn't read that right, let me restate... Less than 5 months after having knee surgery, I ran a marathon. That's right. Dr. Rawal IS incredibly gifted. My scars are minimal and he clearly got me back to running in an unbelievable amount of time. Dr. Rawal is not much like others in his profession. I never waited more than a couple minutes in his waiting room (what??? Yes, I am sure I'm talking about an orthopedic surgeon). He spent time with me explaining my diagnosis, showing me the MRI images, answering my litany of questions, allaying my fears and truly caring about me. He also got me in for my first preference of surgery date. On my surgery day, he calmed me down when my anxiety began to kick in. He also showed me pictures from surgery both in recovery and again in my follow-up visit. I couldn't have been happier about my experience with him at the Hinsdale Surgical Center. I highly recommend and endorse Dr. Rawal for your orthopedic surgery needs. You will not find another surgeon as customer service oriented AND talented as him!

Very highly regarded Orthopedic Surgeons, deservedly so…read more Very close to Elmhurst Hospital's new location near Roosevelt and York Rd. Very effective and courteous office and nursing staff. I'm sure that all of the surgeons are outstanding in their specialty. Dr Rawal is the bomb. This man's skills are outstanding if not gifted.

The location is fairly convenient. There's a parking garage next door that is free for the first…read morehour then $2 for the next hour. I was able to be in and out within the hour so I didn't have to pay for parking. I saw Dr. Delaney for my non-displaced fracture in my left pinky. She was very straightforward and kind. The space itself seems really dated, so it doesn't give the impression of modern.

Westgate Ortho is one of the best and attentive Dr's offices I have ever visited. Their knowledge…read moreand experience is second to none! When my son had a broken arm 5 years ago another larger orthopedic was trying to push surgery but Dr Cavalenes suggested we wait as he would not need it and I'm glad we listened, his arm is perfectly fine and we avoided the trauma of the surgery to a 6 year old boy! They take the time needed to talk to their patients and make sure you understand all your options!

I took my mother to see Dr. Jason Shrouder-Henry and his team, and they were very accommodating and…read morenice. He recommended that my mom undergo an MRI before addressing her other concerns. Fortunately, they had an MRI available at another location. However, when I went to see the scheduler to schedule my mom's MRI, that was where we experienced the most disservice. The scheduler assisting us was Sara, and she was the most condescending, insulting, and arrogant person I have ever met. First, she called my mom's name, and I told my mom that I could speak on her behalf to get the appointment scheduled. Sara replied with an annoyed tone, "I need the patient. I have questions for her to answer." I explained that I handle all my mom's scheduling and that she gives me full consent to assist her. Sara responded, "Why do you know all her history?" So, I asked my mom to come up just to get it over with. Then, Sara asked if my mom spoke English, and my mom answered "Yes." Sara responded with an insulting look and said, "Do you speak English... WELL?" My mom pointed to me and said she would tell me if there was something she didn't understand. Then, Sara asked my mom what her primary language was, saying it was needed to arrange for a translator. She continued asking question after question, which both my mom and I answered. Afterward, Sara asked, in a condescending tone, "Are you going with her to the MRI appointment?" I said yes, and she replied, "Okay, because I don't know how good our translators are." Then, Sara said the earliest appointment she had available was on the 28th, which was a Friday. If that didn't work, she had Saturday available. I told her I would prefer Saturday, as I work Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. She responded in a condescending and insulting tone, "No, not Saturday. Erase that. She can only go Monday to Friday because she needs a translator." I explained that my mom understood the language, but Sara insisted, "No, she needs a translator. Forget I said Saturday. She cannot go on that day." I reminded her that I would be accompanying my mom, especially since she had asked if I was going, as she wasn't sure how good the translators were. Despite this, she insisted that my mom could not go on the Saturday appointment. I finally told her to forget it and that we would go with an outside provider who could accommodate us on a Saturday. I don't understand why my mom couldn't go on the Saturday appointment when I can translate for her. It wasn't my mom's first time having an MRI--she had previously had MRIs of her brain and neck. I don't understand why she was making such a big deal out of it. I thought Sara would help us make it work, but instead, we felt mistreated and insulted by her actions and words.

My 1 year old had an injury, and I had to come with all 3 kiddos (under 4), and the waiting room…read morestaff was really nice to us and even offered the kids a sucker. Then, the nurse who took us back, was so smiley and accommodating to our large group. the radiologist who took the X-rays was so good with the kids while I had to help my 1 year old. Also, everyone got stickers! The doctor was so good with him, amd friendly! he explained the X-rays and gave us care instructions. We had a great experience, and I would recommend.