Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2009
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center - 2010
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2014
Fellowships:
Steadman Philippon Research Institute - 2015

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, 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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

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4.8
4.8 

1172 Ratings

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43 Reviews

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43 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was kind and explained his plan for treating my new diagnosis. He clarified what I need to do to improve my pain and took care of my prescriptions and referrals in a manner that accommodates my considerations and situation.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

He's awesome

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April 22, 2025

5.0

was professional and logical

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional, friendly and makes the patient participate in the steps to follow.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and has a very relaxing persona also give you the time to ask all the questions you have I never felt rushed or ever questioned picking him as my choice for the surgery.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

I like his style

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was great and took the time to listen to me and talk me through his diagnosis and recommendation. They were even able to get me a U/S guided injection in the same visit which was incredibly helpful.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Informative, personable, easy to talk to, thorough and answered all of our questions.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bahtia provided a very clear diagnosis and treatment plan, took the time to answer any questions, and demonstrated a high level of knowledge. It was very evident that he has stayed current with research about my specific diagnosis.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgable, listens well and works with you on a solution

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February 22, 2025

5.0

He has a very good manner and security before and after my surjury

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Very good communication on what was being done and possible outcomes and how he would adapt based on what he would find out. He was able to accomplish the task that was desired and my recovery has been very smooth so far.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Takes his time to explain procedures

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is fantastic- professional, knowledgeable, and very personable. Im glad to have him on my care team!

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Fantastic dr and surgeon. I wish I had him treat me before going through other drs.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

I know him previously but has good knowledge and explains options and possible outcomes clearly and concisely. He also has very good experience and speaks from his own personal experience which is also reassuring.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Bhaita,Did a good job on my shoulder injury [name]

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bhatia always takes his time and never makes you feel rushed. Will explain options in ways that are easy to understand and help weigh the pros and cons of options.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

He is kind, a great surgeon, and is very in tune and available to his patients

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is awesome!

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional, friendly and makes decisions alongside the patient

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, decisive, ability to explain very well my diagnosis and treatment in terms I could understand

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January 01, 2025

5.0

Good service

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He walked me through the entire 4 month process and the final look on his face for my last visit was priceless, it looked like he was more happy for my progress than I was

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Consummate, skilled physician. Positive, supportive, encouraging regarding outcome after intricate surgery. Spends an appropriate amount of time explaining process and or going over therapy options that will bring me to my goals.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Takes time to explain what to expect and makes sure all questions are answered

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November 06, 2024

5.0

The staff was exceptionally caring, friendly, and helpful.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

He had a great procedure and explained thoroughly. It was also nice that he called before the surgery and talked to us.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

Very good. Made me feel at ease with him and what he was going to do.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Caring and understanding. Listens and answers all of my questions.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Solved my shoulder and arm problems

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Took time to listen and explain everything. Didn't act like he was in a hurry to get done.

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October 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Sanjeev is a great doctor and a good person.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Amazingly skilled surgeon who can explain medical issues without condescending. Gives patients encouragement and honest assessments

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent Surgeon - has great communication skills and bedside manner. Dr. Bhatia's repair of my patellar tendon exceeded expectations and rapid healing for me.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

He explained everything in great detail and had many suggestions

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and talented

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Bhatia listens to questions patiently, and answers fully. He carries out procedures deftly, and has an open, pleasing personality. I look forward to a good outcome from my procedure.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, he explains very well and is concerned about the patient's problems to solve them together.

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk with. Explains treatment options in detail. He is a highly skilled surgeon and I am so grateful that he was recommended to me by my other highly regarded surgeon Dr. Sutter. Dr. Bhatia is outstanding in his field of surgical sport medicine and I am so glad that he is in the Northwestern local community at CDH.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

He explains everything about my situation thoroughly and makes sure that I understand what is going on.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interest

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

  • AI Digital Ventures LLC
  • Edge Surgical
  • Joint Preservation Innovations, LLC
  • TDA Ventures LLC

Royalties

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities

  • Joint Preservation Innovations, LLC
  • Nova Science Publishing

Board of Directors

Faculty member and/or their immediate family served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities

  • AI Digital Ventures LLC
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Inc.
  • Joint Preservation Innovations, LLC
  • TDA Ventures LLC

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.

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