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Here’s a concise summary focused on your query: - Ascension Illinois is a nonprofit hospital system headquartered in Chicago, offering primary and advanced specialty care, including orthopedics, across Illinois (Park Ridge area included via Ascension Saint Alexius in nearby Park Ridge-adjacent communities). - Services relevant to your query: orthopedic care and joint replacement services are highlighted under Ascension Saint Alexius (Center for Advanced Joint Replacement) with recent capacity expansions (e.g., new orthopedic ORs), indicating active orthopedic programs and surgeons in the network. - Key context: Ascension Illinois operates in the Hospitals and Health Care industry, has an established presence in Illinois, and employs a broad team of clinical and administrative leaders. - Practical takeaway: For orthopedics near Park Ridge, IL, consider Ascension-affiliated facilities in the broader Chicago area (e.g., Ascension Saint Alexius) as part of Ascension Illinois’ orthopedic network, known for joint replacement and orthopedic services.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Clinic

Address

1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 220 Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone

(847) 824-3198

Email

careers@ascension.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Team

  • Benjamin Douglas Albrecht, Physician Assistant — PA-C
  • Todd Douglas Simmons — MD
  • John H Lyon — MD
  • Etan Paul Sugarman — MD
  • Mark Francis Sharp Schinsky — MD
  • Megan Elizabeth Flynn — MD
  • Benjamin G Domb — MD
  • Craig William Forsthoefel — MD

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Todd Simmons): 5.0 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)
  • US News (Dr. John Lyon): 5.0 out of 5 stars (180 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Dr. James Bresch): 4.9 out of 5 stars (347 reviews)
  • IBJI (Dr. Jordan Goldstein): 4.9 out of 5 stars (343 reviews)
  • IBJI (Dr. Christopher Mahr): 4.9 out of 5 stars (354 reviews)

Patients praise

  • thorough explanations of conditions and treatment options
  • caring, patient-centered approach to care
  • professional and knowledgeable staff
  • high patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes and recovery experiences
  • willingness to explore non-surgical options before recommending surgery

Common complaints

  • occasional reports of feeling rushed or that the physician did not thoroughly review records
  • some patients reported perceived dismissiveness of their concerns

"I want to thank the doctor Simmons for his support and attention to my son, he is the best professor in his field, a person with a big heart"

Healthgrades review of Dr. Todd Simmons

"He never pushed surgery, just laid out the options and timelines... Professional, caring and understanding! He does not push surgery, but is excellent once you get there."

Birdeye review of Dr. James Bresch

"Technology changes but the basic process of getting to know a patient, their needs and goals does not. For me, that personal interaction is the best part of being a physician."

Dr. John Lyon's practice philosophy on IBJI website

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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