dr Kaakaaji has been my doctor for over 15 years. I am a transfer from another doctor who wouldn't…read moresee me because I have had 6 c spine fusion surgerie. other doctor feel my case to complicated but dr kaakaaji accepted me and then looked at my low back when I had difficulty walking and told me I would need something done but it was t severe enough to need surgery at that time. 6 years later and it was and I had a laminectomy at L4-5. prognosis is good and I will eventually need fusion surgery as well. I am glad he didn't rush like some doctors and waited till I was bad enough to need such a tough surgery.

Please do not use Dr Kaakaji. My father had 2 fractured vertebrae. Because this was not a…read moresurgical issue he offered no advice beyond go see your family physician. Dr Kaakaji did not offer any pain management. Dr Kaakaji does not care about his patient's needs. He is very self serving. Please avoid at all costs

So far so good! The dr has been really great with helping to ease the pain of my back. In just…read moreone visit I have felt better and I am confident that continuing to go my back will be better!

I needed help recovering from a miserable rotator cuff injury. Covid lockdown in IL in 2020 blocked…read moreall local physical therapy (hereafter 'PT') options so I've driven 100+ miles round trip 1x/week for the past 6 months to Crown Point. Dr. Art is phenomenal - he quickly, accurately diagnosed underlying cause of my shoulder pain, explained it and then prescribed a relatively simple PT cure - stretching & progressive strengthening exercises. It has produced amazing results - my shoulder pain is virtually gone and as an added bonus my upper arms look great! Next my wife strained her lower back 2 mos. ago so I brought her with. Dr. Art diagnosed and remedied her back pain. But much more importantly he convinced my wife she might be able to overcome her balance issues (resulting from suffering a stroke 17 yrs ago) & possibly eliminate her reliance on a cane if she undertook a PT exercise program (again stretching & progressive strengthening exercises). In 8 weeks she's made great progress so we're very optimistic! Finally Dr. Art's been considerate & flexible re our stingy insurance provider - since they won't cover our PT sessions we pay Dr. Art directly. He charges us less than the trainer at our health club would charge while delivering exceptional results! We greatly appreciate Dr. Art's help! If you have an issue that could be helped by physical therapy I again highly, highly recommend seeking treatment from Dr. Art!

I am disappointed with this practice. I came to Dr. Pitchford with left arm pain and surgery was…read moreperformed on my shoulder last October. The pain continued and after cortisone injections, physical therapy and dry needling sessions I'm still in pain. I sought a 2nd opinion and the Surgeon identified was the issue is. I'm scheduled for a follow up surgery to repair what should have been done initially. I was consistently made to feel that my pain was manufactured by the PA Alyssa (who needs to practice a little empathy) and Staff and come to find out there is a confirmed issue that needs surgery. I regret choosing this practice. On a positive note the front desk Staff was pleasant, and the Nurse Brenda who was the only one who showed compassion.

I have had three operations with Dr. Pitchford and his staff. A knee and two hips. I highly…read morerecommend him for your bone and joint needs. I also highly recommend their physical therapy group in St. John. Mike, Suzette, Lyla and Krystle are four of the most beautiful human beings, I have ever met in my life. They took care of me and made me feel good every single time I was there.

Just had my Much Put Off Left Total Knee Surgery done by Dr Dedhia, who performed the same on my…read moreMom in 2010. This group is approachable, Their In House PT are Thorough, use the Most Up to date practices to get you well. I had Bursitis in my Hip and they had me back on track / to work in less than1 week. While laid up at home I'm in constant contact with the OR, Medical folks and Dr's Assistant Ms Jessica. DrD even called me personally 2 days Post Op.

Dr. is fine, staff is criminally unresponsive. My wife has been calling to get post-op pain meds…read morerefilled for days, more than 15 calls, and no one in the office will respond, answer, or send a refill. Absolutely horrendous experience with the staff, he needs more people, or competent ones. Three weeks later, and the staff continues to ignore calls, not bother sending refills on medication, and not return calls - even when dozens of messages are left. This has been a master class in how to not treat a patient. If you want to communicate with your doctor's office, this is not a good choice.

Dr. Aribindi and his staff were just wonderful. He explained everything and let me make the final…read moredecision about my hip joint replacement. The surgery was just as he explained. I was admitted to the hospital in the morning, had the surgery and went home in the afternoon, the same day. My recovery was just as he described. All in all it was a great experience. I highly recommend Dr. Aribindi

I found the staff to be very efficient, friendly and helpful. I saw Dr. Park several times. I…read morenever felt rushed and he was very thorough. He listened to my concerns addressing them and explaining my scans and tests

Go to any other location even another Rush. Had an appointment and they cancelled it for no reason…read morethat morning. I showed up and they said not to worry they would get me into it because they had no idea why it was cancelled. I left an hour later because they still didn't get me into the appointment. Before I left they assured me they would refund the co-pay they charged me. They didn't do that of course. I went to the Chicago Rush for my appointment but had to drop off my imaging CD at Munster. They told me it would take 10-15 minutes and left 45 minutes later. Morons work the front desk and that says something about the office! If you can get past them it might be good but they could care less at the front desk! The worst part is I had to listen to their stupid nonsense stories while they sat around doing nothing for something that my 10 year old can do in 5 minutes.

I have nothing bad to say. Dr. Shukairy explained everything very well pre op…read more the day of surgery, after surgery, and each time he came by while I was in the hospital. He explained the recovery in the office when he set up my therapy. After therapy we went over before and after imaging with more explanation. Very personable doctor, has a good sense of humor.......I had him laughing multiple time. I would recommend him to any one requiring neck surgery.

Calling to schedule a neurology appointment for my father was already stressful enough given his…read moremedical condition. Unfortunately, the experience became even worse because of the receptionist, Olga. From the start, her tone was rude and dismissive. I am authorized to schedule appointments for my father, and while trying to do so, she repeatedly asked me for insurance codes and terminology I wasn't familiar with. I explained that I had the insurance information and referral, and that most offices simply verify the details themselves. Instead of helping, she continued speaking in insurance jargon and placed me on hold multiple times. At one point, she told me she couldn't access the insurance information herself. Minutes later, she somehow had all of my father's insurance information available through the referral that had already been sent. The entire conversation was unnecessarily confusing and frustrating. She then accused me of being rude. I was not rude--I was direct because I was on a short break at work and simply trying to get an appointment scheduled. There is a difference. What happened next was the most concerning part. After providing my father's information, I was told they would not be scheduling or seeing him because of my alleged behavior toward the receptionist. I was shocked. This is a neurology office where patients often wait months for appointments and are dealing with serious medical issues. Caregivers already have enough on their plates without being treated this way. Before writing this review, I read other reviews and noticed multiple complaints about rude front desk staff. Based on my experience, those concerns appear to be valid. I cannot speak to the quality of the doctor because we were never given the opportunity to become patients. The physician may be excellent, but the front office experience was so unprofessional that my father was effectively denied access before ever being seen. Very disappointing.

Lumbar spinal disc degeneration is no fun. One of the worst things you can do if you have this…read morecondition is participate in high impact sports such as running. I used to run 25 to 30 miles a week and did this for about 8 years. Unknowingly at the time, my lumbar spine and hips took a beating. I received a lumbar spinal fusion in 2001, and had complications (lumbosacral root disorder, hip spine syndrome and arthritis). Those complications led to my falling and sustaining 5 concussions (post concussion syndrome) in the last 2 years, and using a walker and a cane for mobility. Dr. Eric Ericson is my neurologist. I selected him after researching his credentials, which are outstanding. We also share the same alma mater (Go Cats!) so I felt comfortable immediately with him. What I like most about him is he listens and is supportive. The brain MRI results enabled him to create a plan tailored to my needs. With all of the falls, I've developed PTSD and painfully intense hip problems, too. I'm receiving hip injections, physical therapy, and massage and psychological counseling. Some days I want to throw in the towel, but my care team and family have been so supportive that there is no way I could ever let them down. I'm still climbing the mountain to recovery and know it will be strenuous at times, but I'm in good hands. I highly recommend Dr. Ericson and his staff because they not only know their stuff, but they really care. Yes, they care.