
Orthopedic Surgeons Near Me in Wilmette, IL - Ascension
Orthopedics • Wilmette, IL
About
- Ascension Illinois is a nonprofit hospital system headquartered in Chicago, offering primary and advanced specialty care (including cardiology and various medical services) with a focus on care close to home. - The organization operates within the Hospitals and Health Care industry, employs a growing team, and has a presence in multiple Illinois locations (e.g., Ascension Saint Alexius / Alexian Brothers network). - For orthopedic needs near Wilmette, IL, Ascension Wilmette-related services fall under Ascension Illinois’ broader orthopedic offerings, with key orthopedic leadership and surgical capacity expanding at related Ascension facilities in the Chicago area. What this means for your search: - If you’re looking specifically for orthopedic surgeons near Wilmette, IL, consider Ascension Wilmette and nearby Ascension Illinois facilities (e.g., Ascension Saint Alexius) as potential options. - Ascension Illinois emphasizes expanded orthopedic operating rooms and specialized surgical capacity, suggesting access to orthopedic surgeons and joint replacement services within the network.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
Chicago, IL, US
Phone
314-733-8000
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Zocdoc: 4.98/5 (Dr. Glynn Elliott) (50 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (Dr. Mark Mikhael) (20 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.3/5 (Dr. Gary Shapiro) (33 reviews)
- Birdeye: 4.8/5 (Ascension St. Francis Surgery) (29 reviews)
- Everyday Health: 1/5 (Dr. E. Quinn Regan) (1 review)
- IBJI: 4.9/5 (Dr. Amy Jo Ptaszek) (384 reviews)
- IBJI: 5/5 (Dr. Christian Skjong) (601 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful and outstanding surgical/nursing staff
- Thorough and detailed explanations from physicians
- Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., microdiscectomy)
- Ease of appointment booking
- Empathetic bedside manner (for some providers)
Common complaints
- Brief/rushed appointment times
- Lack of clear communication or guidance
- Perceived lack of compassion
- Dissatisfaction with diagnostic processes
"Dr. Ptaszek was just amazing. She not only explained to me the context of my fracture but also gave me a hug at the end of our consult. She was warm and friendly. She made something painful a total delight."
— Patient review for Dr. Amy Jo Ptaszek"Dr. Skjong always answers questions thoroughly, takes time to listen to concerns, and one never feels like he is rushing you."
— Patient review for Dr. Christian Skjong"It was an experience that left me feeling completely dismissed. Patients deserve to be heard, believed, and treated with care."
— Patient review for Dr. Mark MikhaelSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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