Dr. Ellis Nam, MD | Chicago, IL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Ellis Nam is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing 29 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern Medical School, where he also completed his residency in 2002. Dr. Nam furthered his training with a fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in 2003, enhancing his expertise in sports-related injuries and treatments. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Nam practices at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Chicago and maintains hospital privileges at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating knee pain and arthritis conditions that commonly affect athletes and active individuals. He performs specialized procedures such as ACL reconstruction and ankle arthroscopy to help patients return to their activities. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.6

21 Ratings
29 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Southern California Orthopaedic Insitute
5 written reviews
4 specialties
18 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Outstanding surgeon! I had should surgery with Dr. Nam about 2 1/2 months ago--which included 4 procedures(!) and the results were excellent. I can do things with my arm that I have been unable to do for years--and I'm continuing to improve. In addition to being very thorough, he is easy and pleasant to speak with and sincerely interested in providing the best outcome (careful follow up of my physical therapy experience) following the surgery. After the surgery, he provided detailed instructions of what to do and what to avoid to nurture my shoulder and it has paid off.

January 7th, 2019

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A no nonsense, but holistic approach to orthopedic medicine. Detail oriented.

October 7th, 2015

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Couldn't be more happy with Dr. Nam. Broke my Clavicle in 4 places, and about one month after surgery, I feel great. I don't believe there are many Orthopedic Surgeons out there that could have done such a perfect job. Very impressed and would recommend him to anyone.

February 25th, 2015

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Dr. Nam is one of the best doctors I know. Too many words on how to describe his professionalism & passion on what he does. I saw him numerous of times for both rotator cuffs. He conducted the surgery & I don't remember the last time my shoulder was 100%. Office visits were very educational & he's very patient when explaining diagnosis. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an ortho surgeon. Also, the staff members are very professional & courteous, which is very rare for a doctors office

October 10th, 2014

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Was very informative on my procedures. I had 2 knee surgeries and my husband had shoulder surgery. We are both really happy with his diagnoses as well as care before and after surgery. I would highly recommend him.

October 6th, 2014

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

331 W Surf St Ste 6400Chicago, IL 60657

Tel: (773) 777-9900

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

3000 N Halsted St Ste 525Chicago, IL 60657

Tel: (773) 777-9900

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Ellis Nam, MD	Dr. Vivek Mohan, MD	Dr. Mark Schinsky, MD	Dr. Daniel David Bohl, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (21 Ratings)	4.3 (30 Ratings)	4.8 (60 Ratings)	1 (3 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Schaumburg , IL	Des Plaines , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern Medical School	Med School: University of Illinois	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
General Orthopedics
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgeon
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sport Medicine Specialist
Sports Medicine
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Southern California Orthopaedic Insitute2003

Residency

Northwestern Medical School2002

Medical School

Northwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1997

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ellis Nam affiliated with?: Dr. Ellis Nam is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Does Dr. Ellis Nam accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ellis Nam accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Ellis Nam's office located?: Dr. Ellis Nam's office is located at 331 W Surf St Ste 6400, Chicago, IL, 60657.
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