Christopher P. Hogrefe, MD

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Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Acl, meniscus, ligament tear
Ankle sprain
Arthritis
Biceps or pectoral rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Calf or shin pain/strain
Concussion
Dislocation
Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis

Hamstring rupture or avulsion
Labral (cartilage that cushions a joint) tear or hip impingement (problem with the hip bones)
Labral tear or hip impingement
Pain
Plantar fasciitis/heel pain
Ribs
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Tendinitis

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - 2008
Residency:: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2011
Fellowships:: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2012

Board Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Emergency Medicine/Sports Medicine - Sports Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Adjunct Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

891 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 11, 2026

5.0

Finally found a doctor who knows the right treatment.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe was very informative, has a great demeanor and gave me good care.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

His diagnosis has helped save my mobility and quality of life.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor, professional, smart, great listener, decisive, effective efficient. I really appreciate him and his team

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Always informative and down to earth!!

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February 03, 2026

4.0

Knowledgeable

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and I sensed his concerns.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable physician. Good follow-up after the visit.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is very knowledgeable and encouraging for me especially being a runner over 30 years. His nurse Assistant, Sydney, is very attentive and friendly.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Nice, knowledgeable, professional

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Great orthopedic doctor I have ever had. Straight forward. practical.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe truly takes care of you. He listens and asses your needs. Very happy I found a great team!

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January 23, 2026

5.0

He was thorough and skilled.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Thorough

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is an excellent doctor and just a nice guy!! He is caring, makes sure all questions are answered and gives you the time you need to understand exactly what is happening in your care.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is the best! He's patient and thorough. He discuses options with you before making a final decision. You really feel included in medical decisions.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is the best doctor whom I trust implicitly.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Christopher Hogrefe has a crazy sense of humor, however his bedside manner and professionalism is impeccable. He's very honest and open in his diagnosis.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He was knowledgeable, helpful and worked with me to develop a plan going forward. He was very friendly with a good manner.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Hogrefe is very knowledgeable and caring. He explains the procedure as he is examining me. I feel very confident in his ability

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe was fantastic! He had a great bedside manner_friendly, patient, and even cracked a few jokes to lighten the mood. What I really appreciated was that he didn't waste time with unnecessary tests. He was able to assess my dad thoroughly just through a physical and clinical exam, which showed real confidence and expertise. He explained everything in a clear, logical way that made sense to us, and he took his time with both my dad and his student. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor who combines skill with genuine care.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

He is sincerely interested in helping people feel better.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

He's focused, thorough, includes you in the decision making

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December 24, 2025

5.0

He has been honest with me

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Gave good advice.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. Very friendly and easy to talk to when explaining symptoms.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Dr H was hilarious and compassionate and also clear in explaining what he thought was happening. Exceptional.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Pleasant & knowledgeable. Have confidence that he knew what he was recommending

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December 16, 2025

5.0

I think he's thoughtful and really wants to make the correct diagnosis and he has a great sense of humor!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is thorough. He is cautious. He explains everything well. He keeps the visit pleasant.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is the captain of a wonderful team. They all work together to drive positive, impactful care. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and throws in a funny joke along the way that I appreciate.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Listened, asked questions appeared to genuinely care. Didn't minimize my symptoms, but didn't push surgery.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He's good

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and skilled physician.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent, experienced, doctor with great communication skills.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Takes time to get to know patients. Attentive to questions. Thorough exam and explanations

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November 19, 2025

5.0

I liked his manner

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November 19, 2025

5.0

he's a good doctor with a little bit of sense of humor too.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Clinical expertise and compassion

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He is thoroughly considerate and reassuring with non-surgical options.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Great doctor very skilled

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He's fantastic. And funny

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Very personable, very thorough

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He knows his patients and makes an effort to connect and care. Very rare to find physicans like this today.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He takes his time to evaluate your pain level your foot he listens to what you may have to say about your foot. I just think overall he's a great doctor. He makes you smile. When you really feel bad

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Terrific care. Listens. Caring. Funny-but appropriately.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

As I hav said before, Dr. Hogrefe is the best. He is caring and professional. I trust his judgement.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Good listener. Gave advice that worked.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Thorough and clear analysis

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is wonderful. Professional, kind, caring, supportive, and a great listener. He makes the doctor/patient interactions relaxed, comfortable, safe, and informative. These qualities are so important for a patient with fairly chronic pain.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Clinical excellence and empathetic patient care

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Great skill and interaction with me.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Quality of care and service

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe knows your case and its ramifications and with the patient arrives at the appropriate treatment. He's a real professional and always a pleasure to see.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

He is cautious and conservative.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Hogrefe is very thorough with my exams. He questions me about my pain and if I have any movement issues. He asks me if I have any questions and welcomes them. I feel very confident in his care. I know he has my best interest at heart.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Very professional, pleasant, and on time.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

He's personable, friendly, direct and genuinely wants to help. He immediately put me at ease with his sarcastic wit.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Non surgical options explained.

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September 13, 2025

4.0

Dr. Hogrefe takes his time with me. He is genuinely concerned with my health, and my goals for getting better.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

See above. Dr. Hogrefe has excellent bedside manor, great sense of humor to lessen anxiety, and is talented, knowledgeable physician!

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September 06, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent, thoughtful communicator and very competent.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe and his team has a great personality and caring spirit! But, Dr. Hogrefe alone has a great sense of humor!

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Very personable, has helped work through a chronic problem listening to my concerns and providing care options to help reach a realistic outcome.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Friendly with a good sense of humor added to thorough review of my issues and thorough explanations about possible treatments.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

He's great!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

I appreciated his explanation of diagnosis and treatment option.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very personable and attentive.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

He knows his stuff, is not afraid to say, well, that's not right, let me take a closer look. Also, he's a Cubs fan, which matters to me. ;-)

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent physician who explains procedures thoroughly before he gives you a chance to make a decision.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

I don't find anything in his professionalism as negative. Everyone wants an exception doctor. And he is!

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August 17, 2025

5.0

I'm extremely pleased with Dr. Hogrefe. He is very responsive and provides thorough explanations.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He's very thorough, really listens and asks great questions. I could not have better care

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and listens to your complaints. He explains everything and is easy to speak with.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

He listens and so far has gotten great results with me

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe has the perfect combination of medical expertise, being personable, a terrific listener, and explainer of the complex. All of his nurses/staff are top-notch as well!

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is a remarkably kind, caring and professionally qualified physician. I trust his judgement completely and am grateful to be in his care.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Competent, kind and explained in terms I understood.

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Competent Friendly Speaks clearly Explains alternatives and possible outcomes

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July 25, 2025

5.0

BEST beside manner I've ever encountered!! Although he questioned they type socks i was wearing i. 90 degree heat..LOL!!

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July 25, 2025

5.0

He is kind, caring. Listens and teaches other staff.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough. He is funny and has great bedside manner.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Find him very professional and knowledgeable in his field.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

very thorough and efficient

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is an empathetic doctor, thorough clinician, and excellent communicator.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe has worked with me to determine the cause of and develop the best plan to relieve my pain. I am happy to say I that my treatment plan has been very successful.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He's smart, charismatic and explains things well

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe and his team are thorough, encouraging, friendly, and fans of the least invasive treatments that will work for a particular issue. He listens well to what I need and want and is good at explaining my injuries and conditions and his plans to treat them.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

I was so comfortable around the doctor he made me feel safe to be in his care.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Good manners, reassuring detail to care

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hogrefe is absolutely the best. I trust him with my care

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July 01, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent listener and talks to you in an easy to understand manner. Excellent patient communicator. As is his whole team.

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June 29, 2025

5.0

Straightforward explanations. All questions answered. He and his staff, very efficient.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

He is the best!

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June 20, 2025

5.0

So personable. Listens well. Includes patient in decision-making.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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June 18, 2025

5.0

He's personable, answers all my questions and gives me the time I need in the appointment. His PA and nurses are all very nice.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Doctor Hogrefe evaluation was great. He listened to me about my concerns.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Because I think he knows exactly what he's talking about. I feel like he's been a doctor for a very long time. Therefore he can give great advice.

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