Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics Glen Ellyn
Orthopedics • Glen Ellyn, IL
About
Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, Illinois provides comprehensive orthopedic care for injuries and bone and joint diseases. The clinic offers services including foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip, knee, spine and back care, sports medicine, and podiatry, with board-certified and fellowship-trained subspecialists available for evaluation and treatment planning.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Northwestern Medicine Glen Ellyn Orthopaedics, Glen Ellyn, IL
Phone
6302252663
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals.com: Individual physician ratings range from 3.1 to 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.com (Varies by provider)
Patients praise
- Exceptional care reported by some patients
- Compassionate and knowledgeable approach noted by some patients
- Courteous staff interaction reported
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive communication style
- Frustration with diagnostic processes and treatment delays
"Dr. Brutzkus provides exceptional care! He takes the time to listen and fully address any and all concerns. I appreciate him answering all of my questions and thoroughly explaining everything... I have had great experiences... He is patient, knowledgeable, considerate, and compassionate."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Joseph Brutzkus"Very smarmy doctor. Talked me out of doing a diagnostic test and pushed treatment off for 4 weeks... I felt like he listened to me, heard what he wanted, then moved on to what was easiest for him. Would not recommend him to anyone."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Joseph BrutzkusSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings - Suburban Chicagoland — Jul 29, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine expands clinical space at outpatient center - Becker’s ASC — Mar 11, 2026
- Suburban Orthopaedics' Dr. Samuel Lake is First in Illinois to Complete Surgery with New Mako4 - Suburban Orthopaedics — Oct 14, 2025
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