Dr. James Hill, MD | Arlington Heights, IL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. James Hill is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in hand surgery, bringing 37 years of clinical experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at Creighton University School of Medicine and pursued advanced fellowship training at the San Francisco Shoulder & Upper Extremity Fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center in 1995, following his orthopedic surgery residency at the Creighton-Nebraska University Health Foundation program in 1994. Dr. Hill is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Hill practices at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and maintains an affiliation with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. His clinical focus encompasses elbow conditions and sports medicine injuries, with particular expertise in treating upper extremity problems. He also provides independent medical examinations for patients requiring specialized orthopedic evaluations. …Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars for his care.

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71 Ratings
37 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, Polish
San Francisco Shoulder & Upper Extremity Fellowship California Pacific Medical Center
42 written reviews
5 specialties
24 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I went with Dr. Hill because of his reputation as an orthopedic surgeon. And am I ever Happy I did. I had a 100% full thickness rotator cuff tear. I had decent range of motion but it was painful. Had surgery March 2023 and Dr Hill told me I will be golfing by June 2023. Three months after surgery I am playing golf, playing catch and swimming regularly. Dr Hill was true to his word and I could not be happier with the surgery results. I would highly recommend Dr James Hill for ortho issues.

August 8th, 2023

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Great Shoulder Surgeon Specialist. Professional and personable. Easy follow up visits. Great staff. Superb surgeon. Highly recommend.

November 2nd, 2021

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I am completely satisfied with my recent shoulder surgery. In a few weeks I was able to get back to most home activities and started hitting the golf course after 5 weeks. I had a cleanup that so far has exceeded my expectations for flexibility and elimination of discomfort. In fact, I did not need ANY pain medication starting day 2. Dr. Hill was very responsive to my questions before and after the surgery. He is very personable and professional. I would definitely recommend Dr. Hill.

June 21st, 2020

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I am completely satisfied with my recent shoulder surgery. In a few weeks I was able to get back to most home activities and started hitting the golf course after 5 weeks. I had a cleanup that so far has exceeded my expectations for flexibility and elimination of discomfort. In fact, I did not need ANY pain medication starting day 2. Dr. Hill was very responsive to my questions before and after the surgery. He is very personable and professional. I would definitely recommend Dr. Hill.

June 21st, 2020

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Dr. Hill was able to replace my hip and get me back to work in a time frame much faster then other Dr.'s. He was concerned with my health and rehab the whole time. 3 months post op, I feel great and would definitely recommend Dr. Hill.

November 13th, 2019

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Very pleased with the outcome of my shoulder surgery. I highly recommend Dr Hill

August 20th, 2019

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Dr. Hill has replaced both my shoulders and I have had quick recoveries and excellent results both times. I highly recommend Dr. Hill and IBJI.

August 4th, 2019

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My family and I have been seeing Dr. Hill for almost 20 years. He is by far, the absolute greatest orthopedic doctor/surgeon we have ever known and will probably ever know. His knowledge is immeasurable, his skill is unbelievable, and he also has a great sense of humor. He has performed 1 surgery (so far) on me, 2 on my dad, and one on my mom. It will be a devastatingly sad day when he retires.

June 23rd, 2019

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I had full reverse shoulder surgeries on both shoulders and I am elated at the results! Dr. Hill is informative, talented as a surgeon, and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Hill!

April 27th, 2019

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I have never had less than an hour wait to see Dr. Hill for a scheduled appointment. While he may be an excellent surgeon, it is insulting that this facility has. no regard for the patient's time

February 14th, 2019

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

1300 E Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005

Tel: (847) 870-6100

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. James Hill, MD	Dr. Scott T Ferry, MD	Dr. Frank C Bohnenkamp, MD	Dr. Cort D Lawton, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (71 Ratings)	5 (87 Ratings)	4.9 (240 Ratings)	5 (92 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Arlington Heights , IL	Rockford , IL	Algonquin , IL	Algonquin , IL
Med School: Creighton University School of Medicine	Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford	Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine	Med School: Rosalind Franklin university of Medicine and Sciences Chicago School of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

San Francisco Shoulder & Upper Extremity Fellowship California Pacific Medical Center1995

Residency

Creighton-Nebraska University Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program1994

Medical School

Creighton University School of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Hill affiliated with?: Dr. James Hill is affiliated with Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital.
Where is Dr. James Hill's office located?: Dr. James Hill's office is located at 1300 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005.
What languages does Dr. James Hill speak?: Dr. James Hill speaks Spanish and Polish.

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