Gordon W. Nuber, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine - 1978
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1979
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1983

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

1749 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

72 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is a great doctor. He is also caring, nice and has a positive attitude that makes you feel better.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber and Jeff made me feel comfortable to ask questions and mentally prepare for the surgery. I appreciated Jeff taking the extra time to make sure I felt comfortable.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

He was prompt, listened to all my questions and concerns and explained the process and what to expect next. He also told me what the possible reasons for my pain and ordered an MRI to determine the situation. He was very thoughtful.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Outstanding and experienced physician

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April 21, 2025

5.0

His reputation precedes himself!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Very helpful and honest

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April 17, 2025

5.0

He is trustworthy, skilled, expert diagnostician, pleasant and one hell of a guy.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Nuber is above and beyond an excellent surgeon. He is kind and brillant!

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber provided me with a straightforward plan for my health and I appreciate his honesty coupled with compassion. He makes sure you understand how your lifestyle choices affect your bone health and what that might mean for the future.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is terrific! He is able, affable, and available. He can explain very complicated things in a very simple manner so that lay people like me can understand it. That's a real talent. He is unbelievably knowledgeable and competent and at the same time unbelievably practical.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber has operated on both of my knees and has given me back my life after disasters.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, experienced, and a great conversationalist. Immediately put me at ease with his experience in treating my injury.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Efficient and good medical care.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Nuber explains everything thoroughly and takes his time with you and answers every question with kindness. Jeff is also terrific!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Didn't seem like he was in a rush! Answered all my questions and talked through different possibilities depending on what the MRI showed.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Listens well great doctor

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is a great doctor, I appreciate his approach and have maintained great results from my other shoulder her operated on 2+ years ago.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Listens well , discuss my treatment options and address my concerns.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, great attitude. The process did not feel rushed at all.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and explains things very well

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is personable, kind and keeps me informed as to what he is doing while treating me. He also shows concern about minimizing pain during procedures.

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January 27, 2025

4.0

See above. And his experience, conservative approach, thorough examination and thoughtful care.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Doctor Nuber is good he has a healing hands and l am healing very well.my surgery was successful I thank God for his good work.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber previously repaired a torn ACL in my right knee, and as a result, I was able to resume all activities, including tennis and hockey. This surgery involved a ruptured patellar tendon in my left knee, and the surgery was successful and I am recovering well.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Appointment started on time, he explained the procedure clearly & follow up care.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

His bedside manner made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire time. He is so professional and explained everything. He's the best.

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January 20, 2025

4.0

The surgery and recovery went well and the process was explained very well. The check-in, post op and follow-up visits were all excellent.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nuber is great at what he does and has always provided me with great care. His honesty and thoughtful approach tom my care has always been appreciated.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

appointment started on time, Dr Nuber explained the procedure and post procedure protocol

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nuber addressed my reason for being there & assured me surgery was the right choice.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Direct but kind.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He's the best orthopedic specialist

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Personable

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December 16, 2024

5.0

I received excellent care. My surgery went so well. He explains every step. He is so kind and reassuring.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nuber is excellent. He explained in detail my condition, reviewed images, gave me options, welcomed questions. I felt at ease with his calm, polite, and professional demeanor.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

I have only gone to Dr Nuber for orthopedic care and will continue to do so. He's the best Dr!

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Very clear, listened, and provided a straightforward path of treatment.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Knowledge, communication skills, experience, expertise. An outstanding doctor.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Nuber is a straight shooter. No nonsense, but still has excellent bedside manner.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

See above. Also really nice guy

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Professional Good bed side manner

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Close to his patients, a kind man and knowledgeable

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Great doctor who knows what he is doing.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

good care. on time. knowledgable. Thank you.

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November 05, 2024

4.0

Ordered the MRI for me

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November 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nuber is great, that is all.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nuber has been a great partner in treating me in a clear and thoughtful way. He takes a colaborative approach and includes the patient in the appropriate treatment decisions.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Great knowledge and experience provided with great clarity and insight

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Straightforward communication that is clear, concise and objective. Gives you sufficient information for you to make a choice without feeling pressure one way or the other.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Great dr, he completed my shoulder surgery.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nuber is extraordinary and makes the best recommendations for his patients. Thinks outside the box and targets the care based on the patient's needs.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Good communication and understanding my concerns

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgical result

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October 15, 2024

5.0

He's done 3 surgeries on my right knee and today did an injection. I've been trusting him for more than 20 years

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Super friendly! No waiting

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October 10, 2024

5.0

The Best at what he Does.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Straight forward exam.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

I am satisfied with the results of my surgery and both his pre-op and post-op care.

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October 06, 2024

5.0

very mature and clinically oriented advise and treatment plan

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October 05, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive and empathetic.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor with a wonderful bedside manner!

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October 03, 2024

5.0

He has put me back together many times over the past 20 years.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

He is a Legend

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October 01, 2024

5.0

He was recommended to me by a friend and now having met him I understand why. He is a very knowledgeable and has many years experience. I felt very comfortable with his advice.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Great professional. Emphatetic. Knowledgeable.

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September 12, 2024

4.0

He explains the instructions in detail and is friendly.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Efficient, to the point, precise all with great friendliness, great manner.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He sent the time to thoroughly explain things and get me comfortable.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Knows his field

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September 03, 2024

5.0

He was very forthcoming and honest about my condition.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Fantastic person and doctor. Super knowledgeable, positive and approachable.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

He knows his stuff. He shows genuine concern & offers his advice & expertise. He goes above & beyond to help you.

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Disclosures

Gordon W. Nuber, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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.