Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
  • Athletic Knee Problems
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Impingement
  • Musculoskeletal Trauma
  • Orthobiologic Implants
  • Proximal Hamstring Repair

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

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

776 Ratings

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia showed expertise as well as a great “bedside manner” - he explained what he did during surgery and why, and that my daughter would have a very positive outcome.

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August 27, 2022

4.0

Very patient and good explanation

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and engaging. A little bit of a rushed activity, I am sure due to back to appointments.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Very professional, personal and clearly explains the situation.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr is the best he takes care of him and his team are the best made me feel better

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bahtia took the time to discuss my treatment and options. He also took the time to answer my questions.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

He healed this old knee of mine and didn’t need a replacement!! I had the best care from his practice from first appointment to the last!!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable in specialty

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Very conversational

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is a great physician. He is happy to answer all my questions and explains everything well.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia is amazing Dr 👨‍⚕️

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was so friendly, professional and listened to my issues. Thankful that my neighbor recommended him.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Very informative

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia welcomed me and took time to listen to issues I was having. He reviewed X-rays and reports with me and explained everything in great detail so I could understand my issues. He discussed a treatment plan and explained procedures and possible outcomes and next steps. I am so grateful to him for listening and taking time with me so I can understand the pain and problems I've been having for so long. I am grateful for his treatment plan and look forward to healing.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was great and did a great job with my surgery.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very thorough and took time to answer every question my wife and I had.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and confident doctor and his body language shows it which made me feel stress free.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

10 very nice dr. Took his time with me and didn't rush me. Explained things to me.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and accommodating

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, informative and saw me, even though I was late to my appt.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia truly cares and he listens to my concerns. I don’t feel like an inconvenience. He has a great personality and warm spirit. He’s very thorough.

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July 19, 2022

3.0

Felt rushed and as if the whole office was moving too fast. Let’s see how it goes.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was easy-going and friendly as well as explaining what was going on with my hip very thoroughly. I’m starting with PT and hoping that helps but if it doesn’t, he explained other treatment options.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Extremely personable and thorough. Take time to make sure you understand everything. Genuinely cares about his patients.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He listened to my concerns and addressed them immediately, getting tests ordered right away and coming up with a health plan.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is caring, friendly, and knowledgeable. I know my knees are always safe in his care.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He was quick to come up with a diagnosis. My only reason it’s not a 10, is I wish I had a little more clarity on what he wants me to do next. The nurse was very helpful and filled in most of the gaps.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Besides his expert skill set, Dr. Bhatia is a master communicator.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He listened. Had a treatment plan before I left the office after reviewing my X-rays. He has a Plan b if plan a doesn’t work. Bonus points!

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Took his time and explained everything I need to do

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Explained procedure very well, I appreciate all his help repairing my knee

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Listen to me

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very nice and knowledgeable. Explained the treatment plan and explained what he saw on imaging.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

I believe he explained the situation very well detailed and provided very useful information on the situation. He speak with much experience and feel at ease knowing he’s taking care of me.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Great doctor and my shoulder surgery went great.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He listens to concerns and explains so much in detail about what he is going to do to help me. He fixed both of my hips now. I am grateful. He gets to know me and really cares about me.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

I like his demeanor and he seems like a caring and smart man

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Professional and listens to you. Answers questions.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is the best doctor that I have ever had. He really cares for his patients. Surgery was a success! Only took 3 different surgeons! I am so happy with the results.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

timely and caring.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is a great physician. He takes the time to answer all my questions and explain things thoroughly.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Always encouraging, knowledgable and without a doubt a huge cheerleader in my recovery.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Well versed and prepared to answer all questions

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Excellent dr very detailed on everything he was going to do

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia is very thorough. Took time to explain purpose of treatment and answered all my questions. Great bedside manner.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Listens and explains all options

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June 01, 2022

5.0

This doctor was absolutely the most pleasant, informative, and conveyed a true sense of empathy during my entire consultation

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Provides education and options.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and caring. Ive already recommended him to my friends and they also went to go see him! Best care I've ever received. I am so thankful to be one of his patients. I know I am in good hands.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia has been providing me exceptional care since approximately September 2020. While rehabilitation of a severe and debilitating distal humerus of the right arm break along with adhesive capsulitis of my right shoulder, I was having left hip pain. Dr. Bhatia assessed my hip and found a labral tear. He prescribed PT and cortisone injections... along with a hopeful PRP injection. Dr. Bhatia never gave up on me. He operated on me in November of 2021. While He could have chosen many other candidates over me, (people with better insurance, younger athletes etc.). Dr. Bhatia used his expertise to operate on me for 5 hours .. fixing a labral tear requiring 5 anchors and smoothing of the femoral head+pincer/Cam lesions.I know my quality of life will be so much better with my right hip fixed.I am truly blessed. Northwestern orthopedics providing state of the art care. Especially with Dr. Bhatia's experience and expertise in joint preservation. I could not have received better care. Thank you Dr Bhatia!

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He was able to explain things in very easy to understand ways. This was incredibly helpful.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

He paid attention. He proposed a three step plan which was easy for me to understand.He seems very knowledgeable

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Great team and professional bed side manners

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is very personable and explained all aspects of my diagnosis.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is a very nice doctor. I liked his approach, as he examined me, went over my history, answered my questions, and came up with my treatment plan.

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May 15, 2022

5.0

professional, knowledgeable and friendly

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is very kind and very professional....talked directly to me.Did a great job fixing my broken Femur!!!

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May 07, 2022

5.0

He has the best “bed-side manner” and just made me feel confident that he will be able to help me.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Assessed my situation quickly and gave me clear idea of the issue and steps to take in treatment. Recommended non-invasive treatment to be evaluated after time should more need to be done.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is a great physician. He really takes the time to explain everything to you and has great bedside manner.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great communication and very patient with answering any questions. Had surgery on my other hip in December 2021 and had great results.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician. Listens intently. Great skill level and experience. Diagnosis and treatment plan explained fully.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Excellent communication skills, as well as expertise in his area of specialty.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Very pleased with Dr. Bhatia's knowledge and plan of care

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April 23, 2022

4.0

Good attitude and treats the patient with utmost concern

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April 22, 2022

4.0

Very professional and excellent customer service. Thorough and he didn't hesitate to research the information that he was unfamiliar with.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

He’s great at explaining tx plans and why yours is the best for you right now and how it may impact you in the future.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Is an excellent team physician and knows what he’s doing

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April 20, 2022

4.0

answered my questions and was friendly

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Treatment works.

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April 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Bhatia takes time to answer all my questions and gives me the best options

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Informative and thorough

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very personal. Listens to the patient

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April 14, 2022

5.0

He’s a great doctor and his practice is run very well

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon, very personable, explains diagnosis and procedures very well, puts a patient at ease and does fantastic work.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

He listens, responds and recommends

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April 07, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough in his examination. He made sure to explain and show us everything in terms we could understand. He did not rush us.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable & explains treatment.

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April 07, 2022

4.0

Friendly, takes time to explain conditions

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is very helpful in my recovery.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Success surgery and he is a very nice, easy to talk to Dr

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March 18, 2022

5.0

He truly listens and gives options

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March 16, 2022

5.0

He is very professional and at the same time very caring also.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, open, explained everything

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bahtia recommended a gel injection for my knee and it worked very well for a full year. I was able to do sports and was unaware that I have arthritis during my daily activities. I just had my second injection and plan to enjoy activities this year as well.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Bhatia has been my biggest cheerleader through the lengthy recovery process.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Explains everything very well.Very likeable!!!

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Professional. To the point. Explained his reasoning for continued care therapy and why I needed to go to PT at hospital which has many more choices of specialized equipment than in-home PT therapist coming to me can offer. Told me why I needed certain type of sling rather than other choices. Told me when I would have follow-up. Told me what to expect. Maggie and Corrine and his staff were excellent and explaining details and expectations. At 72 years I have never broken any large bone in my body nor have I had experience with any family members doing likewise. They explained everything more than once if I needed clarification.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Fantastic doctor and explained everything well

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Excelente doctor, amable y explica todo bien

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He listened to my concerns, had great feedback, and clearly explained the problem and the treatment plan.

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Skilled and professional

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Friendly, professional. listens and explains well. Puts a person at ease even in stressful situations such as surgery

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February 24, 2022

5.0

He has a very kind & caring way that makes you feel very comfortable.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Remarkable physician; knowledgeable; took time to understand my issue, professioanl---I ahve utmost confidence in him.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Very thorough exam and explanation. Very caring provider.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He great dr and his staff are great to

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Ownership or Investment Interests

Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

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

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Graymont Medical
  • Smith & Nephew

Royalty Payments and Inventor Share

Faculty member has 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

Service on Board of Directors

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

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

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