James A. Hill, MD

James A. Hill, MD

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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Secondary Specialty

  • Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas

  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
  • Athletic Knee Problems
  • Shoulder Problems
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Upper Extremity Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1974
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1979

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March 03, 2014

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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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August 31, 2022

5.0

Spends time talking to his patients.

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. James Hill bedside manner was excellent and he was very concerned about my health.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Could he be any nicer?

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is very compassionate and listens to his patients. He offers advice and includes the patient in a consultation that respects our ability to be partners in our care. He also is extremely knowledgeable and inspires trust.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Hill has taken amazing care of my family and I in all of our respective surgeries. He is accommodating and professional. He takes extra time and is extremely personal-able. It’s hard for me to trust some doctors, but no Dr Hill, he leaves nothing to chance and gives me such confidence so I can relax. I will be so sad if he retires ever

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August 27, 2022

5.0

He is so good with patients and very thorough.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent communication to all aspects of surgeries.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

I sing his praises already, all the time, to ANYONE who will listen.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is the most caring and thorough doctor!

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor that really LISTENS. VERY COMPASSIONATE

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August 20, 2022

5.0

He is the nicest most caring doctors I have ever met. Very knowledgeable!

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August 20, 2022

5.0

I fill very confident in Dr. Hill's council for my pending progress and recovery.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Understands and focuses on patient’s goals and discusses all of the options to help you make appropriate decisions. Very helpful explanations and thoughtful answers to questions.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is an amazing Dr! Very knowledgeable and very caring!

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August 18, 2022

5.0

When you find a great Doctor you want to share with family, friends and everyone!

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August 18, 2022

5.0

These days it’s not as common for physicians to spend their time in the examining room listening to the patient, explaining clearly to the patient what is possible and probable, and allowing the patient to Express his or her concerns. Many physicians these days focus on computer entries. Dr. Hill focuses on the patient.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr Hill for over 20 years he is an excellent doctor that treat his patient professionally and he listens and he is an excellent doctor

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Very Good medical care.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is very knowledgeable and informative.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

simply a fine doctor and good human being

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill asks relevant questions and is genuinely caring about his patients. He also takes the time to explain anything I do not understand.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Very experienced and details doctor.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is knowledgeable, experienced, patient and gives clear explanations.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

The same answer as above.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill continues to be an absolute caring professional, top of the class

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Amazing caring doctor

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Appreciated his genuine concern

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Hill is punctual, explains results of test effectively, and make suggestions for the individual complaints.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very helpful

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Because of his professionalism

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Hill is just wonderful.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

As explained above he is the most professional, kind and caring doctor!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Kind, thoughtfulness and detailed

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July 26, 2022

5.0

He knows exactly whst he's doing

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He is extremely calm and always consistent with his methods of caring. He makes you feels that he personally cares.

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Kind, caring, professional, Listens and explains. Follows up.

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July 23, 2022

5.0

He is attentive and listens well to his patients, in an effort to remedy whatever situation you present. He repaired a rotator cuff for me, and I was very satisfied with the results.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He is one of your best Doctors.He always listen to his patients, explain things carefully to them, to understand,what is happening and the best treatments. He really care about his patients and their welfare. I glad his is my Doctor.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

F0llow up appointments

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Because his made sure on all concerns about your surgery before and after .

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very likely

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July 19, 2022

5.0

exceptional professional

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Excellent with patients. Knowledge and caring.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Grid one of the best of the three doctors who either treated me or is still treating me in the orthotics dept.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Very concerning

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He is professional. He answered all my questions. He assured me that if I had more questions I could just call.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

I greatly value Dr. Hill’s desire to explain best options for continued care to achieve best outcomes. He values my concern for patients quality of life.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Based upon my experiences with him.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He has always been patient and thorough in his explanations of diagnosis and care

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is very knowledgeable, hands on, he listens and explains, just an all around GREAT DOCTOR!

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Great DR.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is just an excellent doctor. There is no Words to express how excellent he is.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Hill came in both before and after sit. He went over his findings and what was done during surgery. We discussed follow up care in addition to post op instructions.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended him to my wife.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Very responsive to my needs and questions.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He dope.

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff

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July 03, 2022

5.0

27 years of relationship. He is an Awesome Doctor and the Best example of Human Being.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He is good at what he do.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He always listens and is incredibly competent. I think he’s the best!

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He’s the very best there is. Doesn’t rush you out. I’ve never left his office without feeling 100% comfortable with his diagnosis. He takes the necessary time to ensure that happens.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill has done a wonderful job.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens, explains clearly. Kind. The BEST

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Compassionate, Knowledgeable, excellent service.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill listens to the patient, gives a thorough examination and tailors his analysis to the clinical findings, realistic goals of the patient and objective studies. He then clearly explains the options, risks and probable outcomes. He gives ample time for patient questions.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Great doctor with superior bedside manners

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. James A. Hill is a Excellent Doctor, and he cares about his Patients and gives Excellent Service

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June 24, 2022

5.0

His professional but polite demeanor brings comfort when in pain. He’s an excellent listener. When you are a senior, listening is important. His approach to managing my arthritis issues is working. I am able to do activities that were difficult.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Simple! DR HILL IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN EVERY ASPECT!!!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Explaining all options

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June 23, 2022

5.0

I come from Las Vegas just to see Dr.Hill, and blessed to have his care.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill was very thorough and took his time explaining my issue. He also equipped me with an information sheet that listed out daily exercises I can do to assist with strengthening my right side.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Outstanding!!

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Compassionate. Listen. Never feel rushed. Always on time.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Hill is the best and most competent clinician and surgeon that I’ve had in over 20 years dealing with this problem

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June 10, 2022

5.0

He’s knowledgeable and conservative with treatment

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Thorough, listens to patients, forms treatment plan with patient, kind, obviously very knowledgeable in his field. I know he is well respected by my general practitioner.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Dr James A Hill is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He is thorough and listens to my concerns. He always addresses my knee issues with great care and effectiveness.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

He clearly explains everything and provides treatment options. He listens to my questions and never rushes through my appointment.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He was an attentive listener. He knew what he was talking about, he is everything someone would want in a doctor.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill shares information that helps me understand what is happening with my joints.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

he takes time with me and seems to understand my concerns over my medical problem

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June 01, 2022

5.0

he is a good doctor

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June 01, 2022

5.0

He is just the person I discussed in the first question.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He is very calming, asks the right questions, and even considered weather my symptoms were related to my specific social determinants of health (i.e., could my shoulder pain be related to pre-diabetes or diabetes?)

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He is wonderful. Listens and engages with patients. I feel full informed and extremely well cared for. Also they always are on time, no long waits.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is an experienced and knowledgeable physician. He has a very warm bedside manner, and very professional.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Very professional and very courteous and knowledgeable.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

I know Dr. Hill cares about his patients and will explain to you what is happening every step of the way.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is a great doctor who truly cares about his patients. He really wants me to improve my walking and get better.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is very caring, kind and considerate and a great professional. He treated me as if I were family. I've known him for years and he always treated me with the utmost respect and even did a couple of knee surgeries on me with great outcomes. He deserves all the praise of being a great doctor.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is the best. He remembers me from visit to visit. He's extremely knowledgeable. He even compared today's x-rays to those from 2008!

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May 25, 2022

5.0

My experience with Dr. Hill has been great. His bedside manner shows he truly cares about his patients, I was sick on my last visit, having breathing issues, before my ortho follow up, he inquired about how I was feeling since my last visit. He didn’t have to do that, but he did. That meant a lot to me

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill lived up to every wonderful comments I’ve heard about him from my son and others. I’m very grateful for the emergency care I received at NM. I hope NM can be included in my insurance coverage in the future!

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Always attentive and great bedside manner.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Because he's nice very efficient very professional and fast

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hill is clearly very knowledgeable and and takes a thoughtful approach to care. He discusses the various treatment options and does not just rush in to do surgery.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Great knowledge.

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Disclosures

James A. Hill, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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