Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

4.9 
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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

Media

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February 28, 2020

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (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
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and was easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable and took the time to make sure I understood everything.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was very respectful and provided a different approach on my care.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Ghatia was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail. He also listened to and answered each of my questions.

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August 26, 2021

5.0

Caring, intelligent physician, one of the best bedside manners that I have ever experienced! Takes his time and is interested in your well-being.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bahtia was very good. He only spent about 10 minutes with me but he seemed to know what was wrong with my knee.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

I went in for a monovisc injection today . Minimal wait time which was fantastic. Dr Bhatia explained everything from rationale of injection and what to watch for after. Very appreciative of his attentiveness.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

He is outcome oriented.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Truly listens, compassionate and easy to feel confident in his recommendations.

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August 07, 2021

5.0

This was my first visit with him and he was very kind and took time to talk to me and answer my questions.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is great. He covers everything from start to finish. Very detailed in his reasoning. One of the best surgeons I had work on me.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

He was very good at explaining my condition and why I’m having symptoms. He was very thorough and provided relevant advice & treatment options.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Took the time to explain all proceedure

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August 03, 2021

5.0

He is friendly, positive, a people person, and explains things in layman's terms.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Spends time with his patients, making sure all their questions are answered

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August 02, 2021

5.0

He's been there for me during a very difficult time. I have had 3 different surgeries since April 2020. I think he trying to get my hip to optimal functioning

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August 01, 2021

5.0

Explained everything very clearly—-very professional!!!

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July 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was very kind and answered all my questions.

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July 31, 2021

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable and seems to love what he does! He takes the time to make sure my questions are answered and I have never felt rushed!

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July 31, 2021

5.0

Good bedside manner, honest

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July 29, 2021

5.0

Provides good advice and answers questions.

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Did an amazing job on my knee

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July 27, 2021

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Bhatia's my meniscus tear. He offered a conservative approach to determine if physical therapy can help return to desired activities. Dr. Bhatia has a very positive approach and is easy to speak to.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

He is wonderful! Great bedside manner as well as extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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July 27, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great explanations.

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July 27, 2021

4.0

Very informative

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Very professional and informative

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Always takes enough time to make the right decision. Even takes interest in what is going on in general if it helps the treatment.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

I found him easy to talk to. He listened to my concerns. He was amazing at distracting me while giving me injections.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Great doctor, clearly laid out a plan to follow.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Dr. BHATIA WENT FAR AND BEYOND TO HELP ALEVIATE PAIN AND SWELLING. REALLY CARES ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL AS A PERSON NOT JUST AS "ANOTHER PATIENT"

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July 21, 2021

5.0

Dr Bhatia is very personable and has a wonderful bedside manner. He gave various options for my care and explained the benefits of each. His MA, Cory, is very good as well. At end of visit, she came in and explained what was on the AVS and when to expect contact from the office regarding a future visit. Thank you!

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July 20, 2021

5.0

The Doctor took his time and answered all of my questions when I had them.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Effective surgery and explained everything.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Friendly, informative.

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July 16, 2021

5.0

I went in in pain, received a Cortizone shot, feel great today.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Excellent experience today, but it was my first and only experience with him so far. If all future visits are similar, I would bump to a 10.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Great attitude and reassure that everything will go well.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

He is a kind caring Physician & explains what he thinks & makes sure you understand him.

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July 06, 2021

4.0

Very knowledgeable…would be grateful for more detailed information at office visits

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July 06, 2021

5.0

Very nice and great doctor

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July 06, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is polite and thorough.

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July 05, 2021

5.0

He is very knowledgeable & very kind.

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July 03, 2021

5.0

Personable and good bedside manner

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July 01, 2021

5.0

He is professional and very skilled.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Dr Bhatia is fantastic. I can tell he genuinely loves what he does and he cares about his patients. He did an amazing job on my surgery and I would refer anyone to him!

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and professional. Takes time to listen

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Super helpful and took his time to explain everything.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Sincere and caring. Explains well and answers questions.

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June 29, 2021

5.0

Es un Dr. Que escucha al paciente con mucho respecto y es muy amable.

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June 29, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable

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June 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was able to work me into his schedule very quickly and he was thoughtful in his assessment. He was easy to understand and very pleasant to talk to.

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June 25, 2021

5.0

Did a good job listening to my concerns and took time to explain diagnosis and treatment

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June 25, 2021

4.0

Only met him once but he is very easy to talk to. He explained my issues without using medical jargon. He even provided me with additional reading material to help me understand my diagnosis better.

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June 25, 2021

5.0

Excelente profesional, toma su tiempo para dar buena explicación al paciente.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Truthful and professional.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Great listener and throughly explains to you in way you can understand.

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June 22, 2021

5.0

he is very friendly and competent

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June 15, 2021

5.0

Very upbeat and knowledgeable. Interested in your concerns.

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June 06, 2021

5.0

Knowledge and explanation was good.

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June 05, 2021

5.0

He is very great in communication and knows exactly what he’s doing. Much love, he shows to all his patients.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Good bedside manner, attentive, knowledgeable and to the point.

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June 04, 2021

5.0

Couldn’t have asked for someone better

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June 03, 2021

5.0

Profesional

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June 02, 2021

5.0

I thought I did that. Question was silly.

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June 01, 2021

4.0

The wait.

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May 27, 2021

5.0

Very official, asking many questions

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May 27, 2021

5.0

Great doctor! Takes his time with his patients.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

He Explained everything.

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May 25, 2021

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and does a great job explaining things to me!

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May 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is great at explaining, answering my questions and I had an injection and he did a fantastic job keeping me comfortable.

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May 23, 2021

5.0

Professional and great clinician

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May 20, 2021

5.0

did great on my surgery

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May 20, 2021

5.0

He was polite and informative

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Caring

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May 18, 2021

5.0

He explains and shows you everything in detail

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May 17, 2021

5.0

His knowledge and delivery

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May 15, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia was kind, caring and through. He showed me my MRI films and explained where my torn muscles were, and how the surgery should be performed for the best outcome. He definitely is the best.

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May 10, 2021

5.0

Very personable and friendly. Willing to answer questions. Knowledgeable

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May 07, 2021

5.0

He is a kind Dr. who is very knowledgeable and offers helpful suggestions! I support that he believes in the least invasive treatment rather than just considering surgery. I have been under his care for two years and always appreciate his frank, helpful demeanor. Great Dr.

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May 07, 2021

5.0

Answers all your questions and let's you know your problems.

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Extremely patient considerate and informative

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May 06, 2021

5.0

Very capable and an excellent communicator

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May 04, 2021

5.0

He hasn’t perform a surgery yet but he gave me great information about it and what to expect

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Again he was thorough and explained why and showed me on my scan

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May 04, 2021

5.0

Dr. Bhatia is a very kind and considerate doctor and he and his staff are very professional.

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May 01, 2021

5.0

He explained everything throughly so that I could understand what is going to happen during surgery and why. He made me feel very comfortable that the surgery will be smooth and successful

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April 29, 2021

1.0

No compassion

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Stellar recommendations from his patients. Experienced all of that today. He is very knowledgeable and skilled. I received a steroid shot in my knee. He explained everything on the MRI, and offered future solutions. I was very pleased and will return in the future.

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April 28, 2021

4.0

Final score depends somewhat (but not entirely) on outcome of upcoming surgery.

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April 27, 2021

4.0

Knowledgeable, explained my knee problems, reason for hope.

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April 24, 2021

5.0

Good follow up.

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April 23, 2021

5.0

He is a great Dr.

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April 22, 2021

5.0

Bhatia was great. Professional, caring, genuine, helpful and informative. I felt comfortable during my entire surgery experience.

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April 16, 2021

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Very thorough and precise.

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April 13, 2021

5.0

He is precise and polite

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April 13, 2021

5.0

Gave excellent explanations

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April 12, 2021

5.0

Knows what he's doing and good at what he does

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April 10, 2021

5.0

He has a level of knowledge that he acts on and can explain to the patient

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April 09, 2021

5.0

Friendly and clear on his explanation of my problem

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April 09, 2021

5.0

He's very smart you can tell he's overqualified

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