Russell J. Bodner, MD

Russell J. Bodner, MD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstruction Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of California David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - 1983
Internship:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1984
Residency:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1988

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7
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679 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Very intelligent

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He was good at explaining to me. He was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend him.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

He's very friendly, intelligent and all around likeable

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He had the answer I needed.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Very good Dr.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

I recommend Dr. Bodner to my friends frequently.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Caring, and encouraging in my recovery.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Doctor is knowledgeable and felt that he truly cares about patient well-being.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He was recommended to me by two different people. I don’t know of any doctor that would’ve treated me better.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodners bedside manner as well as the care required by myself , has been amazing.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

He was thorough in his diagnosis of my issue and provided a good game plan for me.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He is really good

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July 28, 2022

5.0

He was very good at explaining what is going on with my knees. He remind me of the good care, that I received from my previous physician.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

I liked that I could tell he cared and he was very honest as far as future treatment.

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July 19, 2022

2.0

Been seeing him for over a years. Still with no results

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He takes care of me.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

It was like I could trust Dr. Bodner with helping me with my injury. I really liked how thorough he was and he truly cares.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He is very patient and he shows that he care for his patients.

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July 11, 2022

4.0

Dr was attentive

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July 11, 2022

5.0

He is very kind and extremely good at what he does ..,

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Quick process, easy to understand, no long waits

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Listens and tells you about your problems

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He is so nice and funny. Very professional and makes me feel at ease. Very kind and explained everything.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very personable and informative regarding my care.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Like him

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable and I believe he truly cares for his patients. He has a wonderful bedside manner and answers all your questions.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Very personable and attentive to my needs

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodner is a very skilled surgeon and has done a rotator cuff surgery on me. I have been very happy with the results and that was eighteen years ago ! It has held up well to a lot of abuse !

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Very caring, thorough, spent adequate time with me

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June 22, 2022

4.0

He was attentive and appeared quite knowledgeable.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

He always is so nice and friendly to me and listen when I have issues.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant medical visit and answer was given immediately.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

His concern and care

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June 20, 2022

4.0

Vague, doesn’t quite explain everything well enough. Very knowledgeable

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June 19, 2022

5.0

He is very detailed in his examinations... Really Luke his bedside maner...

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant and informative. Responded quickly to all my questions.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Expounded on all aspects of surgery and the possible challenges I may face. Compassionate and caring professional

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and informative

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodner was very friendly and very Informative. Explained things to me and didn’t rush through my appointment !

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is very nice very kind and explains everything you need to know

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June 13, 2022

4.0

He seems reasonable and straightforward.

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May 27, 2022

3.0

Doc was ok. Wasn’t able to help my situation but seemed knowledgeable.

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May 26, 2022

4.0

he can be a little vague.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor, had a amazing bedside manner

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon and bedside manner

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr.Bodner was engaging, patient and vey informative. He offered great care. I was, unfortunately, in a bad mood when I arrived and Dr.Bodner saw past it to get me in a cooperative mood. I have a great appreciation for his experience and wonderful bedside manner.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

He was nice and helpful

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May 11, 2022

5.0

The man knows his stuff.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

He listened and asked the right questions

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, Professional, Friendly

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent communicator very knowledgeable great patient care.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He is tells you right up front. Good doctor. He knows his stuff.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He’s nice and knows what he’s doing.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Ok Dr.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

In my eyes he is the best

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Caring knowledge friendly doctor takes time to listen

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Nice guy

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodner listens to your concerns and addresses them. He shows concern for your health.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He has been very professional and has taken the time to try and fix my problem.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Professional manner yet personable.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Good description of problem and needed treatment

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April 17, 2022

5.0

He tells it like it is

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodner is an excellent orthopedic surgeon.

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April 15, 2022

4.0

He was courteous and straightforward. Dr. Bodner gave me all the options to my needs and broke down the process and expected results.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, listens to all the sometimes silly questions and gives excellent advice.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Because I like him very much he is the best

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April 13, 2022

5.0

I liked Dr Bodran's explanation of surgery.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

He was professional and talked to me about my options.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He's personable, listens seems very caring and explains things well.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He was very knowledgeable, explained the next steps and has a good sense of humor. Made the situation very easy

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April 03, 2022

5.0

Great dr. Not very personable

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March 30, 2022

3.0

I’m sure he is a good surgeon but I left my appointment disappointed and feeling like it was a waste of my time. I didn’t go there because I wanted to, I went because I had acute knee pain, saw another doctor, who was wonderful, had an MRI and was told I had a meniscus tear and needed to follow up with an orthopedic surgeon to discuss options. (Surgery vs PT…I prefer PT) He was focused on my weight, arthritis and that I would need knee replacement in the future. I wasn’t there to be disciplined about my weight. Honestly, I wouldn’t allow him to perform surgery on me even if it was recommended. I wasn’t comfortable in there at all. I will happily go to physical therapy for help with the knee pain that continues to keep me awake at night. I will not return to see him though. I will need a different doctor in the building.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Took the time to explain next steps towards recovery .

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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March 29, 2022

4.0

A no nonsense style doctor.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He is unbelievable doctor

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and takes the time to explain the treatment, give options and answer any questions i have.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He seems to want to know his patients.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Got me in for surgery with in one day

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Quick, kind, knowledgeable

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March 18, 2022

1.0

a waist of time..he doesnt listen and does NOTHING to relieve pain...i can hardly walk and he gave me a shot and a dose pak with no after care instructions..no brace..no schedualed mri's... tells me i have tendon damage but only does xrays...wow....the man is a danger to peoples health.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

I like Dr. Bodner. He is kind, keeps me talking so I don’t pay as much attention to what he is doing and he is easy for me to talk to.

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March 14, 2022

4.0

Not sure yet. Seemed very knowledgeable and confident.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Trust and competence.

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March 12, 2022

5.0

He helped me to feel better !!!

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March 12, 2022

1.0

Waited over an hour. came in and just stared at me for a while awkwardly before acknowledged me or greeted me

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Great explaining everything.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

He doesn’t push unnecessary treatment

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March 10, 2022

5.0

He the best

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He was knowledgeable, pleasant and professional.

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March 06, 2022

5.0

I like him, very professional an to the point.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Explains treatment in word you understand.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Excelente person.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Very accommodating and easy to communicate with, made me feel at ease.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Bodner took the time to listen to my concerns and formulate a care plan. He is compassionate, which is missing in medicine lately.

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February 21, 2022

1.0

Just feel im not getting properly examined when going in for check ups

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February 20, 2022

5.0

He is skilled and helpful

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bodner relates well with explanation and knowledge. I made the right choice and with his experience I am totally relaxed.

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