Michael J. Liston, MD

Michael J. Liston, MD

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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 1980
Residency:
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University - 1985

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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August 30, 2023

5.0

He addressed all of my concerns and treated my condition.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

He lets you make up your mind and he is very very nice and sweet and gentle with you and he cares about his patients.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Great staff

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August 29, 2023

5.0

His bedside manner is great.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

He listed to the patient and good suggestions

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Mike is professional and has a quality that puts the patient at ease.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is extremely humble and kind person. Very knowledgeable in his field so I fee he gives me the best advice. Always returns phone call and spends enough time with examination and discussion.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

He is very caring, patient. Listen to me and answers all my questions.

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August 27, 2023

5.0

Have been seeing Dr. Liston for some 30 years. Always able to take care of my problems!!

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August 26, 2023

5.0

He is so caring

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston takes time to talk to you and Iexplains things in terms I can understand. He is a very caring physician

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Warm and kind. Explained problems very well.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Outstanding concern for patient and outcomes.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Couldn't say enough good things about him.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable,professional, passionate, kinda beyond measure!

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Always compassionate never feel rushed and he know what he is doing

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August 25, 2023

5.0

He takes time with his parents and explains all procedures before treatment, Excellent MD

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August 24, 2023

5.0

He was so great with looking for my problem and finding a solution for it.

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Dr.Mike is a very personable caring & loving man.He listens to your troubles & then comes up with a plan other than surgery to help your aches & pains heal & to be diminished. I had a torn rotator that was really bad he didn’t do surgery put me through physical therapy for 2 years very painful but the outcome was great my arm better than new!! Mike is the best Otho doctor ever

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August 22, 2023

5.0

He is a wonderfully skilled surgeon and is very interested in how his patients feel. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and answers questions that he is asked. His manner is very relaxed and caring. I was blessed to have had him for my doctor!!!!

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and helpful

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston was very helpful suggesting how to approach multiple issues in the correct order. Much appreciated his help.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston and his staff are amazing! They are always willing to listen and answer all questions.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston shows concern for his patients. Ĥe takes the time to explain what is happening.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

He was very patient and thorough in all of his explanations

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston is very knowledgeable and explains all the rationales and recommendations to help you understand what is best for you

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August 16, 2023

5.0

He was great knew what he was talking about. We talked about the problem he told me the options for my knee and I felt comfortable to be around and I felt comfortable with his knowledge

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston did an excellent job trying to deal with my issue and osteoarthritis

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. L is experienced and knows what a patient is asking about medical care. Outstanding on his field.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

He was very patient and explained everything to me.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Doctor.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston was very informative and answered my concerns. Also, he gave suggestions for methods of pain relief.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

He’s the best!!!!

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August 15, 2023

5.0

I had very good results with my hip and foot . also Dr. Liston is very carring.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Is an excellent physician

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mike Liston is an excellent and wonderful physician and is so uplifting and a positive force! He is the best doc I have ever been to. He cares about my health and about me as a person. Dr. Mike is a great example of an excellent surgeon with a caring approach that makes me feel as if my surgical outcomes and health really matter to him. He is also a funny guy. As a result, I have referred to him and Palos and Northwestern all of my friends and family for years (and as recently as last week) who have orthopedic issues. Dr. Mike is the best!

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Michael Liston is a thorough, approachable, highly skilled, professional, and kind doctor and my experience with the staff was thoroughly positive.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

He was empathetic to my concerns.

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August 06, 2023

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Liston. See above Ortho reason for more explanation.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Very kind, gentle and proessional

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. Made sure I understood my options

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August 04, 2023

5.0

See above comments. He’s the best!

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Good doctor and knowledgeable about my situation. Very friendly

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is a great surgeon. I feel lucky to have found him.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He’s patient and compassionate. He also takes a conservative approach which I appreciate.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He did my right knee 8 years ago... all is still well and he is still a listener and cares.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is the reason I came to have my procedure done at NWH!

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August 02, 2023

5.0

He is the best! Has been our doctor over 30 years and we would highly recommend him.

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Explains what's going on

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August 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston is so caring and listens to my concerns. He is so knowledgeable and never rushed thru my appointment.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Outstanding medical expertise. . Considerate of patient needs. Kind.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston is a great doctor! He is caring compassionate and very good at his job:)

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He’s very caring and compassionate

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Good Dr.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He communicated clearly and gave me the answers I needed.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He is a dedicated, knowledgeable Dr.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He appeared to be a very good listener and was very kind.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Hand surgery was perfect.

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He is a great caring doctor who is patient, kind with a great bedside manner.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is unlike any doctor I have ever seen. Dr. Liston is a very kind and passionate man. When treated by Dr. Liston he works with his patients as if they were family members.

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July 21, 2023

5.0

Loved everything that they did .took good care and very informative.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is what was the draw to Northwestern Palos Orthopedic group. He is great very good at communicating and does a great job to make sure you are comfortable with the way it all works.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

Dr provided multiple options for care.

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July 16, 2023

5.0

He listens to the patient and takes a conservative approach to treatment

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July 15, 2023

5.0

very compassionate and really listens to your concerns; never feel rushed, gives honest recommendations

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July 12, 2023

5.0

He replaced my knee in [year]. I trust him. He listens to my concerns and answers my questions.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is the best! He has been our family orthopedic doctor for over 25 years and I can't say enough good things about him. Besides being an excellent surgeon, he is the most kind, caring, and compassionate doctor I know.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable, caring and very professional. He has replaced both my hips with no problems at all.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

He was very professional, his knowledge and understanding and explanation to me as a patient was excellent.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

He always seems to know know what's wrong before I tell him.

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July 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston shows a genuine concern fit each patient. He treats each patient like they are failu members.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

I find Dr Liston a knowledgeable, kind, attentive doctor who has helped with knee problems and now a hip problem.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston has a warm and reassuring personality making the surgery as comforting and successful as possible. Nobody wants surgery but I was extremely confident that my end result would be a success with Dr. Liston and staff, and it was!

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July 05, 2023

5.0

He is the BEST DOCTOR ever!

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and skilled

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June 30, 2023

5.0

He is just the best! Can't say enough good things about him.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is among the Best I have ever seen, professional and communicative manner is greatly appreciated

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Perfect doctor-patient personality and demeanor. Immediate diagnosis and immediate solution of problem. As a patient, that us exactly what I want!

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston is an outstanding Doctor and an even better person.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

I anticipate getting the best of care before going to the appointment, and then know that I have received the best of care upon leaving.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

He is honest, direct and very thorough about how he handles speaking about what folks need to do for these Ortho issues!

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June 27, 2023

5.0

He’s the best

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June 26, 2023

4.0

It is too early to evaluate. He has a nice manner, amiable and listens well, but admits he does not know a lot about SCD.

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June 25, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor!

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston has been taken care of me for a very long time he is a great doctor ,and a fine person when the time comes when he retiers it will be very hard to replace hima great hospital

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Dr Liston is a very caring Doctor. I feel he treats his patients as he would wish to be treated.

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is caring, thoughtful, explained in detailed my options.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Caring for people

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Liston is the reason I went to NWM Palos orthopedic, he is a great professional and does all you need to Know what you need to do and not pressuring to do one over the other.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

I’ve been with Dr Liston for5 decades He’s the finest , kindest man I’ve ever met

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June 20, 2023

5.0

I find this doctor to be very, very realistic and very knowledgeable. I just feel very comfortable with him. He did my knee [ ] years ago he’s a credit to his profession.

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Michael J. Liston, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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