Unfortunately, everyone is not too happy visiting a doctor's office. I have to say that all the…read morestaff working here makes visiting a 'piece of cake'. Always clean and welcoming. Both of the doctors that I have been seeing for my knee have been so kind, professional and encouraging. I love the care I receive. One doctor sings all the time. Love it! Sometimes when I visit they have give-a-ways; stress balls, pens and tee shirts.

It took 3 hrs for the doctor to tell me I have a boxers fracture, one of the staff members even…read moremade a joke if they should order me dinner cause it took so long. Would not recommend.

Long long waits. I was told by someone that has worked there for years new patients get seen right…read moreaway. If you're a returning patient expect very long waits. Dr Branovacki replaced my right hip and left knee within 4 months...knee is getting replaced by another Doctor (11 months later!!!) and the hip has to be put on hold until I can get the knee revision and all the work after that. My "bad" hip feels better than the replacement. He is pleasant when he meets with you but don't be fooled!! He wants to do many surgeries (did 13-15 with both my joint replacements in a day!!! Unheard of after talking to multiple new doctors!) and tells his patients the replacements last 30 years!!! My knee lasted 11 months and the hip he replaced will be next!!! Do not use Midwest ortho in Orland or oak lawn!!!! Do your research...there's many better ones out there!!! Your time and quality of life matters!!! Dr Branovacki took my quality of life for the last 1.5 years!!! I've seen Dr Leonard for shoulders who has you wait forever and has probably also gotten too many patients and rushes you out of the office. Dr Emily mayekar for my hand...talk about no bedside manner...so rude. Please steer clear of this place!!!! Do not use Midwest Ortho!!!

Good doctors. Professional. Staff pleasant. Thats all I have to say. ............... (yelp makes…read moreyou put in 85 characters. )

This is Barbara Jaros just wanting to express my grateful appreciation to Dr. Wardell for giving my…read morehusband, George, the ability to walk for miles on the beach again. He can sit and drive for long periods of time and he has no pain. This is really the first time in the 53 years I have known him that his legs have been straight. I feel such happiness every time I watch him walk; I cannot express it. Thank you Dr. Wardell. You are truly amazing. Sincerely, Barbara Jaros George's surgery was 10/29/18. 708-974-1837

This guy is an awesome surgeon. He's also very nice and takes his time with his patients,…read moreexplaining treatment and reassuring them. HOWEVER: I was with my elderly parent who had a cast removed by Dr. Atkenson. The blade did not automatically stop and despite my parent's screaming for him to stop, he continued. End result: 27 cuts that broke the skin, some of which got infected. (Luckily, no MRSA.) We complained and he said "I did the best I could!" The nurse said, "Oh, this happens all the time, it's why we do this at the office and not the hospital, because of the screaming!" This was unlike any cast removal I have ever witnessed or heard about. If you fracture something, you can do no better than to choose Atkenson as your surgeon. But DO NOT allow him to remove your cast...ask for a qualified tech or nurse who knows how to handle equipment. Before the above incident, I have recommended this man to my friends. Now, I tell them about the cast removal. If you don't know how to handle a sharp instrument, DON'T !!!

Dr. Stender is awesome. He really knows his stuff. I liked the way that he was prepared for me…read more Paperwork and x-rays first, so that when he came in, he knew in advance what was going on. He explained the slides and the action plan. He answered all my questions and gave thorough and knowledgeable explanations. This is a repeat visit for me with torn meniscus on my other knee now. I never thought twice of who I would go see for my knee. He cleared up my left knee 2 years ago, and I have every confidence that he will clear up the right knee. I did the round of P.T. and my chiropractor taking care of it, but with it not clearing up, the chiro finally said -- you need the Ortho now. I know I'm in good hands with Dr. Stender. He's kind, friendly, discerning, and professional.

Everyone deserves to find their right Doctor, someone who will work with them and assist them as…read moreanother advocate for their overall well-being. I had really high hopes that this doctor would be different from all the rest based upon all the reviews and research that I had done. Sadly it wasn't the case. I found Dr. Stender to be arrogant, rude and condescending. I was already dealing with a lot of pain and I had come to him with high hopes...that was my mistake. He was more interested in bragging about himself rather than focusing on my concerns. It always seemed like he never looked at any of the reports or documents that I gave him because he always seemed to get defensive when I knew more about what was wrong with me than he did. Furthermore, every time I brought up a question or wanted a little bit more explanation, he would always respond like he was speaking to a child who didn't know any better. I always left with the feeling that I had done something wrong to justify this constant type of behavior. But in reality, that was just his approach to me. I thought I could stomach this a little longer in order to keep seeing an orthopedic doctor, but there should be no trade off when it comes to my h I hope that anyone who reads this, will think twice before setting up an appointment. I understand that it is hard finding the right doctor, but you have a choice. The doctor that you choose can either aide or hinder your recovery. For my recovery, I choose never to see this doctor again.

Due to an injured hand, I was able to meet with Dr. Anton Fakhouri the day after I called. He is…read moreamazing, very professional, explained my injury was a fractured wrist, and it was convenient to have the exrays and cast done in my visit, all done there by a great staff. I would highly recommend him - and they have emergency services. The other referrals I had were 1-2.5 weeks out. I'm so glad that Mickey, the owner of Goodlife Therapy referred me here. I'm healing, and hopefully will return 100%. Thanks to Dr. Fakhouri!

My experience with MidAmerica Orthopedics has been extremely disappointing. The lack of…read morecommunication, follow-through, and basic coordination has reached a level that I consider unacceptable for a medical practice. I have had multiple issues involving prescriptions, with problems requiring repeated effort on my part to get addressed. Communication at checkout has been just as poor. I have left appointments with little to no information about follow-up care, next steps, orders, prescriptions, or what I was supposed to do after leaving the office. Patients should not have to chase their medical provider for basic information related to their own treatment. The most frustrating example involved an MRI. I had specifically communicated that I am claustrophobic and would need medication in order to complete the procedure. Despite that, I drove approximately one hour each way for the MRI only to find that I could not complete it because the necessary prescription had not been handled. Whether the physician did not adequately document or act on what I told them, or the staff failed to follow through and transmit the prescription, the end result was the same: I wasted two hours driving, lost an entire morning and roughly half a day of work, and still did not get the MRI completed. That should never happen. A patient should not be sent to a procedure when the practice knows--or has been told--that something must be addressed beforehand and then fails to make sure it is done. The clinical appointment is only one part of patient care. Prescription management, communication, coordination of orders, follow-up instructions, and making sure a patient is actually prepared for a scheduled procedure are basic responsibilities of a medical practice. In my experience, MidAmerica Orthopedics has repeatedly fallen short in these areas. Mistakes happen. Repeated communication failures that cost a patient significant time, missed work, unnecessary travel, and delayed care are something different. I expected a much higher level of organization, accountability, and professionalism from MidAmerica Orthopedics.

5 years ago I was hit by a car while riding my bike. The car ran over my leg and it was crushed. I…read morewas rushed to a trauma center and Dr. Luke and Dr. Defrino attended to me. I had many surgeries and office visits, Thanks to these 2 Dr.s I was able to keep my leg and can walk today. Dr. Luke had excellent surgical skills, was always patient and informative. I owe Dr. Luke so many thanks for all that he did for me.

If you're looking for a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kevin W. Luke is the one you…read morewant--he's beyond amazing! My son had an unfortunate accident on November 27th, just before Thanksgiving. He thought he had only dislocated his shoulder, but after an X-ray, we learned he had actually broken his clavicle bone. The hospital informed us that surgery was likely necessary, but we needed to see an orthopedic specialist to confirm. We were fortunate to secure an appointment with Parkview Orthopedic Group on December 2nd. After reviewing the X-ray, the doctor confirmed the fracture was severe, and surgery would be required to address multiple bone fragments. The earliest available surgery date was December 12th, but the very next day, we received a call that the surgery was being rescheduled. Dr. Luke was now assigned to my son's case, and he could perform the surgery on December 10th. This was a bit of good news, as it meant my son would get the care he needed sooner. On December 4th, we met Dr. Luke. He thoroughly explained the situation, describing how the bone fragments would need to be repositioned and then secure the bone with a plate. He also took the time to explain the importance of avoiding damage to my son's growth plates. Dr. Luke made us feel confident that my son was in excellent hands. The next 13 days were tough--my son had to sleep in a chair, and the bone pushed against his skin in a way that looked extremely painful. He was able to attend school up until the day before surgery, demonstrating incredible resilience. He truly handled it like a soldier. On the morning of surgery, Dr. Luke reassured us by explaining that they would perform a nerve block to manage pain for up to 24 hours after the procedure. While I was a little nervous about the nerve block after reading about it, the anesthesia team made sure my son was comfortable and explained everything to him. After about two hours in surgery, Dr. Luke came out to update me, saying the procedure went very well. He managed to reposition all but one of the bone fragments. The nerve block worked wonders, but by around 4 a.m. the next morning, as it wore off, my son experienced significant pain. Fortunately, the prescribed pain medication helped bring the discomfort to a more tolerable level. A week later, we had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Luke. The nurse removed the bandages, and everything looked great. Dr. Luke used sutures instead of staples to minimize scarring, which was another thoughtful detail. Since my son is young and recovering well, Dr. Luke gave him a list of exercises to do. We've had several follow-up appointments with Dr. Luke since then, and my son continues to heal well. He gave my son a choice of self-therapy if he wants, which he was thrilled about. Dr. Luke has been exceptional every step of the way--never rushing us, always answering our questions, and providing outstanding care. If you find yourself in need of orthopedic surgery, I can't recommend Dr. Kevin W. Luke enough. His expertise, compassion, and thoroughness made all the difference in my son's recovery. Thank you, Dr. Luke, for your excellent care and for putting my son's clavicle back together! I'm not sure what happened with the others who left negative reviews, but their experiences don't match mine at all!

Dr. Richard Lim is one of the finest Orthopedic Spine Surgeons in the Country, many surgeons did…read morenot want to operate on me because of the complicated nature of my case. I had a giant herniated disk with severe central canal stenosis along with complete effacement of the Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the nerve roots. Redundant nerve roots (RNRs) and the beginnings of Cauda Equina Syndrome and Arachnoiditis. I had terrifying pain in the hip, buttocks, groin and leg. Sound Complicated? That is because it was and the risk of surgery was high. Dr. Lim took on my case and performed an extremely successful Posterior Spinal Fusion with Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) using a Titanium artificial disk also known as a Intervertebral Cage and a facetectomy on L2/L3 with a very Complex Decompression of Cauda Equina and Bilateral L1/L2 nerve roots and Hip Bone Marrow Aspiration with an Allograft Bone Graft plus 2 Bilateral foraminotomies along with an annulotomy. This was all done using a 3D computer-assisted stereotactic navigation system. I mention all this to demonstrate why even world-renowned Neuro Surgeons declined to take my case. Right after surgery 100 percent of my pre-surgical pain in the hip, buttocks, groin and leg was gone. At 3 months out I was walking 3 miles and at 4 months I was hiking in the forest on hilly and challenging terrain and had a zero-pain score. Also, his P.A. Michael Meeker is fantastic as is the entire staff at Midwest Orthopedic Consultants. So if you need simpler or very complex Lumbar or Cervical Spine surgery, please contact Dr. Richard Lim. Also feel free to contact me at george.pastorino@gmail.com. 2 pre-surgery and 2 post surgery pics attached

0 stars not available. I could make this a long story but I won't. Here is what you need to know…read more Dr. Lim did what was to be a simple surgery on my lower back. He left pieces inside of me and closed me up. Those pieces dug into my sciatic nerve for 7 1/2 weeks causing the most excruciating pain I have ever had in my life. He ran out of the surgery and jumped in his car so I couldn't ask him why I was in more pain when I woke up than when I went in. Then he wouldn't take any calls from me. Then when I was able to go to his office, he wouldn't come out of the back to talk to me. The front desk said they were told to tell me he was in meetings and was not going to see me. It took the CEO of Midwest Orthopedics to force him to meet with me. The arrogant, pompous ass that he is kept saying nothing was wrong even after new MRI's showed the debris and me screaming in pain. The surgeon from Rush who corrected the botched surgery took photos that he gave to me of what he had to remove that was digging into my sciatic nerve. He said he normally wouldn't do that but that I needed to save these for the attorneys. In all my life I have never met a worse doctor / surgeon. It's bad enough to ruin somebody's back but then to be so arrogant to never admit the mistake and get it fixed. Anybody who would let him cut into you would have to be insane. Find ANYBODY else!

The review I want to address is not listed. My husband has an infusion every 2months. His doctor is…read morePhyllis Bonaminio. The muse is Kaylee. What I would like to let whomever is in charge of maintenance, (if anyone at all is). The office we were I today has a small sink. The whole time there the sink was not just dripping, it had a steady stream the whole hour we were there. The sink was a filthy disaster. All around you can see see things that should be attended to. These facilities are supposed to be clean. People come here for clean surroundings that will not create germs. Please check this out. I know when you have a leaky faucet, it can drive up your water bill. Look into this. It is shameful. Judith Liberty New Lenox, IL

Dr. Luke is providing excellent care to my spouse for his knee issues. He is articulate, provides…read moreexceptional care and dedicated to his work. His medical support staff and office staff are all amazing members of a cohesive team. Appointments are always on time and there is no excessive waiting. The Oak Lawn office is much easier for us to manage, although we have been to the Palos location as well.