Dr. John M. Cherf | Chicago, IL | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. John Cherf is an orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. With 42 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, he has built extensive expertise in treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Dr. Cherf is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

He maintains affiliations with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Chicago, Illinois, including the Chicago Institute of Orthopedics, Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago, and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Dr. Cherf's decades of experience in orthopedic surgery have equipped him to address a wide range of bone, joint, and muscle conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

1.8

20 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
17 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Cherf's Ratings and Reviews

1.8

20 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 34 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (11)
Had a good bedside manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (11)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (11)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (10)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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He's basically a paid Dr to make bad accusation and talk to you like your a dirty bug he stepped on. I see why he has all bad reviews and the only reason he was rewarded a 1 because there was no lower ratings

August 27th, 2019

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He's basically a paid Dr to make bad accusation and talk to you like your a dirty bug he stepped on. I see why he has all bad reviews and the only reason he was rewarded a 1 because there was no lower ratings

August 27th, 2019

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This guy did my knee surgery 14 years ago...needless to say i still have problems with it.

April 16th, 2016

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I seen other doctors before him they told me i need surgery and thats the only way. Then i was sent to see this man and he said im perfectly fine. I asked some questions and he anwsered them rudely or didnt even anwser it... he said he was coming back with paper work and i sat in the room for some time and he went home

March 17th, 2016

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Ok first I arrived at his office at Weis hospital 09:35am for a 10:00 am apt.for an IME I waited over an hour before I was taken back to the room then his staff took me back to get exrays for my left knee wich I already had thru my Dr.along with a MRI that showed a torn meniscus afterthe exrays the MA started asking me questions about things that didnt have anything to due with my knee.Dr(company)Cherf then tried to belittle me and basically formed his opinion before we met he then began to ask similar questions that his MA asked buth took it more than one step further he asked me if my previous shoulder surgery granted me a monetary settlement? I responed that was none of his business! Dr. Cherf's response was I quote it is my business this is a Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)I stated yes it is but is is not a Idependent Personal Evaluation I refused to answer his ABSURD question.From there it got worse dont need to get into how he treated me, but I will say this he treated me… like I was in a courtroom instead of a doctor's office

July 2nd, 2012

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I had a left shoulder chronic pain issue that turned out to be impingements due to the acromion. Dr. Cherf performed a minimally invasive procedure, shaving the acromion and releasing the impingements. I experienced immediate relief from the pain and have had no further problems.

May 10th, 2011

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Appears to be a poor diagnostician. Skirts the edges of honesty and integrity. Does not appearto have much compassion for patients in pain.

December 3rd, 2009

Chicago Institute Of Orthopedics

4646 N Marine Dr Ste 3AChicago, IL 60640

Tel: (773) 564-7700

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago

2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657

Tel: (773) 665-3000

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657

Tel: (773) 975-1600


Dr. John Michael Cherf	Dr. Thomas Wesley Hodo, MD	Dr. Keith E. Schroeder, MD	Dr. Daniel David Bohl, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
1.8 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (79 Ratings)	1 (3 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience		55 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks Spanish, Korean
Chicago , IL	Maywood , IL	Bartlett , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine		Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Which hospitals is Dr. John Cherf affiliated with?: Dr. John Cherf is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
What languages does Dr. John Cherf speak?: Dr. John Cherf speaks Spanish and English.

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