Orthopedic Surgeons Near Me in Lombard, IL - Ascension
Orthopedics • Lombard, IL
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
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Phone
(630) 790-1872
careers@ascension.org
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Emergency Care
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Benjamin Kester): 5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
- US News Health (Dr. Christopher Cklamovski): 5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Anthony Rinella): 4.5/5.0 (6 reviews (38 ratings))
- RateMDs (Dr. Jack G. Casini): Low (multiple negative reports)
Patients praise
- Clear communication and thorough explanations of treatment plans
- Attentive, kind, and knowledgeable bedside manner
- Successful surgical outcomes (e.g., joint replacements) and effective pain management
- Supportive and professional office staff
- Patients feel heard and not rushed during appointments
Common complaints
- Reports of perceived arrogance and lack of concern for patient pain
- Complaints regarding dismissive communication and poor explanation of conditions/treatment plans
- Reports of feeling rushed or that concerns were not adequately addressed
- Some patients expressed dissatisfaction with diagnostic accuracy and post-surgery outcomes
"Patients appreciate Dr. Benjamin Kester for his clear communication and thorough explanations of treatment options and conditions. He is frequently described as kind, caring, and knowledgeable."
— WebMD (Dr. Benjamin Kester)"All staff including Dr. A. Rinella were outstanding! Dr. Was polite and had an action plan for me. Clear explanations and answered all questions. I did not feel rushed."
— WebMD (Dr. Anthony Rinella)"He is a terrible Doctor, doesn't explain anything and doesn't care... I am worse now than before surgery."
— RateMDs (Dr. Jack G. Casini)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Lombard
Summary: Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a multi-location orthopedic practice serving the Chicago area, including Oak Park, Oak Brook, Joliet, St. Charles, Chicago, and Aurora, IL. They specialize in shoulder, back, hip, neck, knee, and wrist care, as well as sports medicine and cartilage restoration. The practice operates 6 offices in the United States and has grown since 2000. If you’re seeking orthopedic services near Lombard, IL, Genesis offers nearby locations in Oak Brook and Oak Park, with additional offices in Chicago and St. Charles. They provide a range of positions and clinical services (orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, radiology), and recently announced new clinic openings in the region.
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