Michael D. Stover, MD

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

  • Arthritis
  • Biceps or pectoral rupture
  • Dislocation
  • Gun shot wound
  • Hamstring rupture or avulsion
  • Hip dislocation
  • Hip preservation
  • Hip replacement - new replacement
  • Hip replacement (new replacement)
  • Labral (cartilage that cushions a joint) tear or hip impingement (problem with the hip bones)
  • Labral tear or hip impingement
  • Pain
  • Pediatric congenital issue
  • Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 1996
Fellowships:
Carolinas Medical Center - 1997
Good Samaritan Hospital - 1998

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

2298 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr Stover and his team are extremely thorough. They took as much time as I needed and they've answered all of my questions.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very thorough. Listens to your questions and offers solutions.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Explains things well

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Excellent care and making good progress on recovery

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner and very knowledgeable.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

He's an ace.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He cares about his patients

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Takes time to explain and asks purposeful questions.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Stover did an excellent job with the surgery.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Thorough and professional surgeon.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Straightforward. Tell me what I breed to know.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Walked me through everything. Made me feel very comfortable.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

He is flexible in coming up with solutions for my life situations.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

I like my caregiver and his staff. They answer my questions and if they don't have the answers right away they get back to me when they do

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Stover is extremely caring and takes time to answer all questions and explains in detail what to expect.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Knowledge and expertise!

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Clear, helpful, engaged.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

My second go-around with Dr Stover.. absolute full confidence.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Besides being very professional, Dr. Stover addressed all of my concerns with patience, kindess.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Great communication, and he really listens to questions and concerns. It's obvious he loves what he does. His assistant Jennifer Love is also great. Jennifer made me feel comfortable with everything from the initial visit , surgery, and follow-u

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Quality

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Good doctors

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Spent time answering my many questions. I appreciated very much. I did not feel rushed.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Great patient education and caring bedside manner.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr very friendly and made me feel comfortable in the decision I will have to make in the near future

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Expert. Thoughtful. Attentive. Supportive.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, not an alarmist, honest, kind!

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He is kind; explains the procedure and the operation. His follow-up is full of information and responsive to all questions. Very reassuring, personal and professional.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

He knows what he's doing!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Great bedside manner, top notch professional behavior with a little sense of humor worked in. A Master at his craft!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He takes time to explain things and answers all my questions. Also very reassuring/ encouraging.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He's excellent. Smart, shares a lot of information, gets great results.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and kind

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Caresa lot and does a phenomenal job

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is an amazing doctor, and I felt safe having my surgery with him.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

He did a great repair on my hip and femur after a Dr in another hospital let me lie in pain for 4 days with NO medical help.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover and his team do a top notch service for hip replacement from pre appointments to surgery to follow up. The service was professional and quality. I will recommend in the future.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover did a great job and the hip is very strong.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very compassionate doctor and listened to all my concerns

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover came highly recommended by another Dr of mine. He has proven to be not only skilled at his profession but very kind, thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend him and his entire team.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Checked in before and after surgery. Quality of surgery was excellent.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Great guy. Pleasant, knowledgeable, direct.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Awesome Dr

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Very skilled and empathetic doctor

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Skill as a surgeon and also as a communicator.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover did a great job.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

I recommend him to everybody. After my last surgery with him , it went so smooth!!!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

My surgery was a success, and my recovery is as well or better than expected.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Extremely happy with surgery & recovery.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Seems to be tops in his field.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover did a stellar job repairing my broken hip. My recovery was fast with very little pain. Dr. Stover and his team were very attentive and kind. I would highly recommend Dr. Stover.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He and his team were very competent and compassionate!

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant answers questions readily shows details..his residents and assets are very good too

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover did an excellent job with the procedure.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Smart Excellent skill set Listens well and plans well Compassionate

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December 01, 2025

5.0

From diagnosis and preparation to excellent surgery, their main goal is for the patient to have a full recovery, with scheduled follow-up appointments and friendly care.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He is a doctor that really cares

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is wonderful, professional and compassionate. Thank you!

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November 29, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon. The outcomes are first rare. He listens to the patients, provides appropriate feedback. He is very accessible. Has a great team.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Explained all aspects of the surgery at first visit. Solicited concerns and answered my questions in detail. Kind, concerned and positive feedback at follow-up. Assured me post surgery all was fine.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Great person & always listens

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and answered all questions

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Doctor stover is very knowledgeable

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and personality

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Very informative, explained clearly, very nice

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional and top notch.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and refers when needed.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Stover is a very knowledgeable, friendly, kind , and jovial surgeon easy to communicate with.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He has done both my hips and I have NO pain! He's caring and a superb Surgeon.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is a wonderful doctor beautiful bedside manner and takes great care of me and my family

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Great doc. Personable and caring.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is an exceptional surgeon as well as a kind and patient person. My husband had occasion to recommend him to a colleague. I will certainly do the same if the opportunity presents itself.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Very informative and makes me feel like I'm taken care of.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Great Dr. very professional iyet easy to talk to n

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, takes time to explain and even diagram the problem.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Kind and understanding as well as efficient.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

He is thoughtful, analytical, professional, friendly, curious, and a problem solver. Not quick to cut for the sake of cutting. He wants to see appropriate results.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

I think Dr Stover and his team did a great job. I'm only two weeks into my recovery, but I'm an doing quite well so far.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

explained my condition and possible remedies

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October 30, 2025

5.0

I have heard great accomplishments and manner of Dr. Stover by friends and colleagues and he lives up in person to everything written and said about him

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October 27, 2025

5.0

The best doctor!!!!!!

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He spent a lot of time with me and you could tell he's very passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. I didn't feel rushed at all and he answered every question I had, which is very appreciated.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable in formulating a diagnosis & plan of care.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover performed surgery on my shoulder 17 years ago. And he did an amazing job that has stood the test of time but due to arthritis and neck shoulder we discussed the option of replacing the joint.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is honest and top of the class!!

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Very competent, willing to answers questions

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is awesome!! He is thorough and bet patient. Excellent physician...excellent surgeon!!

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October 09, 2025

5.0

He spent a lot of time explaining my MRI and possible operative options. He said he would consult with his colleagues about the options.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent outcome

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Very professional and friendly. Takes the time to explain what is going on and what comes next

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover is an exceptional surgeon who combines skill, clarity, and compassion. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly and respectfully, and it's clear he sets a high standard not only in patient care but also in mentoring the next generation of doctors.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable professional kind patient empathetic and he explains the details.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Understand your medical condition want to get you back 100% to live a normal healthy life

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stover took time to deeply listen and thoroughly explain my diagnosis and the surgery necessary. His resident was excellent and thoughtful as well. He provided me confidence at a time I was anxious.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Expert care

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Great dr

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Street shooter. Skilled. Surround himself with excellent people.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Good guy.

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

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