Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD

Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
  • Athletic Knee Problems
  • Cartilage Preservation
  • Cartilage Transplantation
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Impingement
  • Proximal Hamstring Repair

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine - 2011
Residency:
University of Toronto - 2015
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

745 Ratings

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August 21, 2022

3.0

I liked most of the discussion we had but as I said above, she didn't really go through any range of motions of either/both of my hip joints. Just really a review and discussion of the arthritis that was evident in the hip joint xrays.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

One of the best orthos out there

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Great appointment. Got all the info I needed and the doctor was understanding.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Great Dr

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She seemed knowledgeable and was very detailed

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Thong is very knowledgeable, and she patiently answered all of my questions.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

She's professional, knowledgeable, and conservative in her approach.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Bedside manner. Knowledgeable. Practical.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

She took me seriously, and answered my questions completely.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Professional knowledgeable kind

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Superior Service

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August 09, 2022

5.0

She listens and provides clear recommendations.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

She was very patient and explained everything very clearly. She gave me a shot in my shoulder with a big needle and I barely felt anything.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to ensure I understand all the options, her recommendations and my input in developing a plan moving forward to address my condition.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong did a great job from the time of our initial appointment to the day of surgery. She stopped back to see us prior to us going home. Very kind, thorough and patient!

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She is amazing

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Great knowledge explanation on issue and treatment plan was communicated wonderful

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Very Understanding and explain everything carefully

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Tjong is very caring, attentive, and comforting during her visits. She is a great listener and walks you through the plan of care answering all questions and concerns

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Nice, professional, confident

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Efficient, thorough and knowledgeable

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and friendly, explains well.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

She did my hip surgery and I didn’t even need pain killers. I think she is utterly competent.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

She is very understanding very helpful and very gentle.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

She’s a great communicator, we always knew the next couple of steps that we would need to complete to make the necessary progress. She was always very specific, providing clear and concise communication with our physical therapist. She was also very clear about expectations from us. This made for a great experience and confidence moving forward.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Wonderful bedside manner and treated me like a person. Even though she's very busy she took the time to answer a lot of my questions, even though I was definitely coming out of painkillers and trying to make sense of things.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong is exceptionally caring and talented. She listens to your goals and explains your options for achieving them.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She answers questions well in an understandable way, for the most part. She makes you feel like you are in good hands, because you are!

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Tjong was very helpful, informative and friendly!

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Tjong is objective, present and knows her stuff.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong explained clearly why I am having the pain in my leg by going over the MRI and x-ray with me. She also gave me a treatment plan.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong listens to my concerns and addresses each concern

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner, knowledgeable and educates you in your condition

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July 20, 2022

5.0

I like that she considers my request into account for treatment and is conservative in her initial approach.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

She is very professional and explained everything with a lot of patience.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and knowledgeable

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong explained the entire procedure to my wife and I.Helped put our minds at ease and relieved us from any anxiety.Made us feel very comfortable.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

She seems to be an excellent surgeon and very willing to engage with her patients in a thorough, friendly manner.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very present. Great bedside manner. Communicated well with my wife. Made me feel safe and cared for.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Expertise, knowledge and superior service

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong is the best. The most caring, knowledgeable, and best orthopedic doctor I’ve found. I’ve already recommended her to a number of people.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very nice and patient

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very good thanks

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Highly intelligent

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong not only explains your options well, but she listens to what you want out of life to help guide you to the best treatment choice for you.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Outstanding doctor!

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr is patient friendly and easy to talk with. Liked the detailed explanation with visual reinforcement via Xray of my issue.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Hears my concerns

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and skilled

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June 08, 2022

5.0

A doctor that is attentive and friendly.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Took time to explain everything.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong really care!!!

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June 06, 2022

5.0

very Good Dr.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Thorough with explanations, options for treatment and care, as well as assessments. Attention to follow up appts and questions and concerns are a priority. Listens to patients. Adjusts treatment plans as needed.

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June 05, 2022

5.0

She's friendly, engaging and efficient. I wasn't in the examination room for very long, yet I still felt like she gave me a thorough examination. She listened to what I had to say and answered all my questions.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

very knowledgable and caring

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong was amazing. She understood quickly what was wrong and helped me out.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Friendly, competent, informative.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. I’ve felt more heard with her than any other orthopedic doctor.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Great experience and amazing bedside manner. Takes time to explain things and makes the experience less intimidating.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong was thorough, patient and caring. She answered all of our questions with great detail.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She was thorough, efficient. Gave clear explanations, showed me x-rays & explained what I was seeing very clearly. Took time to answer my questions and explained rationale for treatment. Provided next steps as necessary. Very pleasant.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Listens, caring, takes time to it with patient, knowledgeable

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Very welcoming, respectful, and direct

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Exceptional knowledge and care.

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Very competent, personable and efficient.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She appears to be patient, knowledgeable, and listens to the patient’s concerns. I was concerned that no notes were taken during my visit

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She listened to my concerns and new my problems.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Tjong is amazing! She is empathetic, honest, patient and an excellent listener.Dr Tjong performed surgery on my right hip for a rather complex condition. The morning of my surgery, Dr Tjong was very honest and detailed about the procedure, it's possible outcome, recovery and after care.Due to my condition, I continue to see Dr Tjong on a recurring basis. Although I'd prefer not to have my condition, I am grateful that Dr Tjong is my MD.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable, great at communicating, great demeanor, and has a good plan of action.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsong was great, very helpful, professional and able to give clear guidance on what was wrong and next steps.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Great experience, very helpful

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April 29, 2022

5.0

She was excellent in making sure I understood what my issues were and what my next steps should be as far as care is concerned.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

What to say about Dr. Vehniah Kristin Tjong. She is the best shoulder bicep surgent I have ever seen. Very up forward with her answers very patient and kind even though I may act grumpy.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She exudes confidence, competence, calm , and friendliness.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explained things well .

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April 27, 2022

4.0

Vehniah Tjong operates very deliberately (and decisively) in her patient evaluation, and is mindful of delivering information appropriately the patient's level of understanding.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

The kindest doctor. Very professional and caring

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April 25, 2022

5.0

She was knowledgeable and kind

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April 24, 2022

5.0

She a very pleasant doctor and she make sure that I understood everything that she was saying.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

She's efficient, easy to talk to and she clearly knows what she's doing.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Very well attended

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor!

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April 19, 2022

5.0

I have no complaints

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Professional quick and easy!

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong was patient answering question and explaining procedure . Appeared very knowledgeable on pathology.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

She was very knowledgeable, answered all my many questions and I walked away feeling very positive about my situation.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Tjong was great. We went through a range of exercises and she diagnosed the problem and gave me what I needed to know in order to rehab it. I feel better already and it's only been five days.

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April 10, 2022

5.0

Explains everything clearly and gives options

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April 09, 2022

5.0

Clear communication, friendly and made me feel comfortable

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Succinct, informative, and clear.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

great attention to my concerns

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tjong clear explanation of my injury and surgical plan helped me feel prepared for today. I really appreciated that she walked me through my imaging after the surgery as well. I wasn’t worried about today at all because I felt so confident in her as my provider.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough

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March 31, 2022

5.0

She is excellent.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very involved and exposing well

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March 16, 2022

5.0

she knows what she is doing

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Always so detailed on her exams and explanations on treatment.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Understanding. Clear instructions. Friendly demeanor.

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