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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

711 W North Ave Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60610

Phone

(312) 337-1982

Email

careers@ascension.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/orthopedists/oak-park--illinois

Services Offered

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Team

  • Poonam P Thaker, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Ari J Kaz, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • David H Garelick, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Jeffrey A Ackerman, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Nathan G Wetters, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Vasili Karas, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Scott D Sagerman, MD — Orthopedic surgeon
  • Preston M Wolin, MD — Orthopedic surgeon

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (Oak Park): 4.8/5 (697 reviews)
  • Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: 4.6/5 (219 reviews)
  • Dr. Aalok Patel (via rater8): 4.9/5 (195 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Effective communication and thorough explanations of procedures
  • Compassionate, professional, and patient-centered demeanor of surgeons
  • Successful clinical outcomes, including reduced pain and regained mobility after surgeries like hip and knee replacements
  • Efficient office staff experiences reported by many patients

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding administrative efficiency and appointment scheduling (overbooking/wait times)
  • Unresponsiveness to patient complaints documented by the Better Business Bureau
  • Specific allegations of medical malpractice and surgical negligence in a civil lawsuit

"Patients consistently praise Dr. Aalok Patel for his exceptional communication skills, with many noting how he thoroughly explains diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures in an understandable way."

— WebMD Care reviews for Dr. Aalok Patel

"They operate like airplane companies when it comes to scheduling appointments. They will overbook, so make sure you have an open schedule for an hour or two after your appointment. Poor time management."

— Reviewer for Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Oak Park

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.

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