Summary

Dr. David Raab is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing over four decades of experience to patient care. They completed their medical education at Northwestern University Medical School, followed by an internship and residency at the same institution. Dr. Raab furthered their training with a fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in 1991, developing expertise in athletic injuries and advanced surgical techniques. They are fluent in Russian and Spanish, enabling them to communicate with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Raab practices at Holy Family Medical Center and maintains offices in Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, and Morton Grove, Illinois. They frequently treat patients with osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Their surgical expertise includes arthroscopic procedures, cartilage restoration, and knee and hip replacements. Patients consistently rate Dr. Raab highly for their care, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center
  • 72 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

David Raab has 3 locations

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

1450 Busch Pkwy Ste 115Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
MonClosed
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016
MonClosed
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200Morton Grove, IL 60053
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.4 
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41 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Polish, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Polish, Spanish
Buffalo Grove , ILElk Grove Village , ILAlgonquin , ILElk Grove Village , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Medical School Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David Raab

  • 1st Agency
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • PreferredOne
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • State Farm
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

David Raab has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

David Raab has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Bone marrow inflammation (Osteomyelitis)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

David Raab holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center in 1991.

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern University Medical School in 1990.

Internship

Completed their internship at Northwestern University Medical School in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1985.

NPI Number

David Raab's NPI number is 1790739662.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does David Raab speak?
David Raab speaks Russian and Spanish.
Is David Raab accepting new patients?
David Raab is accepting new patients on Vitals. View David Raab's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does David Raab accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that David Raab accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is David Raab affiliated with?
David Raab is affiliated with Holy Family Medical Center.
Where is David Raab's office located?
David Raab's office is located at 1450 Busch Pkwy Ste 115, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089.

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