
William R. Sterba, MD

Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
- Osteoarthritis
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Tulane University School of Medicine - 2000
- Residency:
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Henry Ford Hospital/ Wayne State University - 2005
- Fellowships:
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - 2006
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine (Certified)
Practice 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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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalKishwaukee HospitalNorthwestern Medicine Surgery Center
Ratings and Reviews
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1335 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starBecause I am a caregiver for my husband I have many things I need to get lined up before I could have a surgery. De. Sterba was very understanding and empathetic to this. As well he exudes comfort in this regard and is very thorough is his diagnosis.
February 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Sterna replaced my L hip 5 yrs. ago. It was seamless. I was home & feeling good w/in 24 hours. I wd recommend Dr. Sterba to anyone who wd ask. He has a great talent & a kind, approachable manner.
February 17, 2022
4.0 star star star star star_borderHe is your typical "no-nonsense" surgeon kind of guy. He seems very thorough about investigating all the different ramifications of my illness/injury. Sometimes he is not as forthcoming with explanations as I would have like him to be, and I felt like I had to ask a lot of questions. That said, he explains things very well and I eventually felt informed about my treatment.
January 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Sterba cares about his patients. I can attest to that and he is highly competent. He includes me in decision making and he is aware of feelings and needs. He has a very patient-centered approach.
January 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe does not rush you. He takes time to explain things. He knows how to build trust in his patients and knows how to make sure we are at ease. He also has just enough sense of humor to lighten the mood.
January 24, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Sterba took the time to look over my ex rays and explain them to me as well as explaining my options and their pros and cons. With that information he asked me for my opinion and helped confirm my decision.
January 12, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe offered a good explanation of the procedure including pros and cons - he is not releasing me from follow up appointments until ensured that I am rehabbed to expectations. He is very encouraging during my rehab in ensuring me that it’s progressing well! thank you.
January 11, 2022
4.0 star star star star star_borderHe didn't seem that interested in my situation. I felt he was just going through the motions. I had to ask pointed questions to pull recommendations from him. He could have reviewed the x rays with me more rather than just generally pointing in their direction. He seemed nice enough but I left feeling disappointed.
January 10, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Sterba is a superb physician and surgeon. Besides his superior knowledge and skills, he is is kind, honest, patient, and his genuine concern for his patients leads me to enthusiastically recommend him to my friends and relatives.
December 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starGood listener. Very knowledgeable. Looked at my history and came up with a good plan of action, which entails knee replacement. Impressed that he uses robotic surgery. My primary care physician recommended him and I understand why.
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External Professional Relationships
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