Summary

Dr. Gordon Nuber is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon, concentrating on sports related and traumatic injuries to the knee, shoulder and elbow. His areas of special interest are arthroscopy, ACL Reconstruction, treatment of miniscal tears, rotator cuff injuries and total shoulder replacement.

his responsibilities with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Nuber is a Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern and has received the James K. Stack Teaching Award in recognition of his academic and research activities. He has authored over 85 publications on the topics related to the sports injuries of the shoulder, knee and elbow, and acts as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the Journal of the Shoulder and Elbow. Named one of America's leading physicians by Woodward/White, the Castle Connelly Guide, AOL.com, and Chicago Magazine, Dr. Nuber also serves as an examiner for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. , he is a Team Physician for the Chicago Bears, and previously, he served as team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, and Big Ten Conference and as a consultant to Bally's Corporation. Dr. Nuber earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Nuber completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the National Athletic Health Institute in California.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 48 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 20 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Gordon William Nuber has 7 locations

Center For Comprehensive Orthopaedic And Spine Care At Northwestern Memorial Hos

259 E Erie St Fl 13Chicago, IL 60611
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th FlrChicago, IL 60611

Northwestern Medicine Glenview - Orthopaedics

2701 Patriot Blvd Arkes Pavilion, Ste 940Glenview, IL 60026

Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital

250 E Superior StChicago, IL 60611

Northwestern Medical Group - Evanston

1704 Maple Ave Ste 200Evanston, IL 60201

Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, 13th FlChicago, IL 60611

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Chicago , ILDes Plaines , ILDes Plaines , ILMiddletown , NJ
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gordon William Nuber

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gordon William Nuber has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gordon William Nuber has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Colposcopy
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Menopause
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Surgery
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Dr. Gordon William Nuber 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Nuber's NPI number is 1134172760.

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