
Insurance
Insurance plans are subject to change. View insurance plans accepted at each hospital and by each NMHC physician group.Practice Focus Areas
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
- Athletic Knee Problems
- Shoulder Problems
- Shoulder Surgery
- Upper Extremity Surgery
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1974
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1979
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Physician Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
At Northwestern Medicine, our patient’s feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care.
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starIt is important and comforting to have compassionate people in on your care team. Explains everything, teaches you as your looking at your X-rays and MIR's. Exceptional physician. Looks at your chart and all your overall care. I am extremely pleased with his manner.
August 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI have been going to NWMH since 1976 and been a patient of Dr. Hill for quite a few years. (Dr. Hill. Was referred by my PhD Patrick Sullivan). Each time I've been seen by Dr. Hill I have been so satisfied with him. His bedside manners are outstanding; always so kind and caring; always takes time explaining the problem and how he is going to go about solving it in language that I understand being the patient.
August 09, 2021
5.0 star star star star starExcellent Doctor who is very attentive to you overall health and well being. Dr Hill listens and truly cares about his patients. He's knowledgeable and I never feel rushed. He is an exemplary health care professional.
July 06, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Hill is the most exceptional physician I have ever known. Not only is he a top surgeon in his field but he has a wonderful gift of listening and talking to his patients. I wish all doctors had Dr. Hill's skill set.
July 05, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHis medical expertise, his caring at a personal level and his bed-side manner. He always devotes ample time to each visit. You never feel like he's rushing you, which is very unusual in medicine today.
June 30, 2021
5.0 star star star star starIn these very politically progressive and culturally sensitive times in our country's development, it is a wise choice of NM to have superior, professional, experienced representation of BIPOC on staff.
June 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Hill is my doctor for many years I wish I could see him in and office close to me. Now I'm 85 years old and it's harder for me to drive to downtown but I don't change him for any other doctor.
June 15, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. James Hill was professional and courteous. Dr. Hill listened to my concerns and provided positive and helpful feedback that was patient centered. I did not feel rushed during my visit with Dr. Hill. I felt comfortable, heard and at ease during my entire visit. Because of my positive interaction with Dr. James Hill, I will definitely be recommending him to my friends and family.
May 24, 2021
5.0 star star star star starOutstanding personal attention. Highly professional and deep understanding of my physical condition of my knee problem. I was recommended to see Dr Hill and I'm totally satisfied and will recommend anyone who will need a real professional help. Thank you Dr J. Hill
May 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Hill always takes time to answer all my questions and truly shows he is interested in my symptoms. He is good about giving me answers to what the options are and helping me determine what the next steps will be. I always come away feeling positive and that he gave me time to understand his explanation.
April 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starFirst of all I went in afraid of surgery after talking to doctor Hill he explained my situation and showed me a x/ray Dr.Hill than said that surgery was not need he explained. very well I was a happy person
April 22, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDt. Hill treats his patients with his many skills : not only is he knowledgeable and experienced, he listens to questions and explains in great detail the diagnosis, the treatment, and the probable prognosis. He inspires my trust and admiration . He is a wonderful human being and a doctor .