Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics Glen Ellyn
Orthopedics • Glen Ellyn, IL
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
- Dr. Magdalena A. Hope, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Glen Ellyn, IL — May 14, 2026
- Glenview Outpatient Center Celebrates Expanded Patient Services — Mar 11, 2026
- 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
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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