Russell J. Bodner, MD

Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
- Athletic Knee Problems
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of California David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - 1983
- Internship:
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University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1984
- Residency:
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University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1988
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Kishwaukee Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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679 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
May 16, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr.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.
March 30, 2022
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderI’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.
March 18, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_bordera 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.
Disclosures
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.