Edward G. Sutter, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

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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
Arthritis
Hip replacement - new replacement
Hip replacement - problems with previous replacement
Hip replacement (new replacement)

Hip replacement (problems with previous replacement)
Knee replacement - new replacement
Knee replacement - problems with previous replacement
Pain
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Duke University School of Medicine - 2013
Residency:: Duke University Hospital - 2018
Fellowships:: Rush University Medical Center - 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

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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2499 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Extremely skilled, professional and personable. Listens well and is able to communicate his assessment and options in a concise and understandable way.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Did a great job on my full replacement of hip

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable Friendly Takes his time with you and answers all questions you have

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Highly recommended

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very professional and easy to talk too.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Professional, excellent listener, and caring

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Edward Grant Sutter MD was exceptional - so Professional and Knowledgeable with every step of this process!

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Confident and addressed my issues that was overlooked by other Doctors

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Great Dr. spends time addressing concerns and how to proceed. Great personality, willing to help

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February 17, 2026

5.0

I already have recommended Dr Sutter, he did a great job and achieved all the objectives.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Caring & knowledgeable

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Top-notch surgeon delivering outstanding care!

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February 15, 2026

5.0

As above everyone a doctor that listens to their patients, Dr. Sutter always does this!

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter is very thorough and takes time to answer all questions. He has a great bedside manner.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is technically very good, listens & communicates well. A pleasant person to be around.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is an excellent doctor and provides friendly, wonderful care!

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is a caring and passionate physician who truly cares about the welfare of his patients.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

We felt very comfortable with doctor and he was very friendly and helpful with questions

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter answered all my questions, and explained the issue quite succinctly.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is everything that you would want in a medical professional, i.e. skilled, knowable, listens intently, patience, friendly and most of all, he is real.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

The doctor explain very well everything with good care

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything so well and eased my mind.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is a great Doctor. I Feel confident in every step in the process of Total Knee Replacement.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter is an exceptional physician. He took the time to listen, explained everything clearly, and made me feel respected and cared for. His professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail truly set him apart. I am very grateful to be under his care and would highly recommend him.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Very professional, thorough, understanding, listens well, explained everything, answered all my questions. Caring, concerned and sincere

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is the best!!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He is caring, empathetic and my surgery was well planned for my needs. He did my other knee surgery 01/17/34. Wanted no one else.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

As I've stated in previous comments, he caring, professional and I never feel like he's in a rush to see his next patient.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

My total hip replacement was flawless. I was up at walking short distances around the house without a cane or walker in a miraculous 5 days. Dr. Sutter listened carefully to my pre-op concerns and addressed my minor post op issues promptly and effectively. I strongly recommend him.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter is excellent. Very professional and caring. I walk again. It's a miracle

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter explained the image results to us in a clear manner and gave us lots to time to discuss our surgery options.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

He listens to me and addresses my concerns. No need to rush thru the appointment. Explains what he is doing and discussed what needs to be done before we come up with a plan.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter staff is very accommodating and understands what needs tovbe addressed regarding a patient's rehabilitation process.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

From my first appointment with Dr Sutter, he has been absolutely supportive of my journey to have two total knee replacements. I had my first in August with great results and will have my second on Wednesday.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

I saw him for 2nd opinion for my condition. He listened to my concerns and questions and addressed them. He was professional.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Takes time to really make sure you understand what's going on and make sure that you are OK

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January 22, 2026

4.0

Kind professional doctor. Answered my questions, listened

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter is patient and answered all my questions today and put me at ease about the surgery.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter provide me with excellent care. My new knee has made daily activities much easier. All questions answered completely.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Extremely professional. Answers all your questions. Excellent surgeon!

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Takes the time to answer your questions Very nice

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Very professional, qualified, answered all my questions

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He's a good guy/doctor.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter was conservative in his treatment plan. He listened to my history into my needs.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He is a good listener who cares about the welfare of each patient. He offers solutions and explains what each entails and lets the patient guide his own options so that his goals are achieved. He is also super friendly and has good patient bed side manner.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Direct, knowledgable, listens well

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter is professional, kind, polite and I never feel like he's in a rush to see his next patient. He answers any question or concern I may have.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Nice guy!

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He listens and makes sense

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Same answer. Dr. Sutter cares about me as a patient, not just my joint as a surgical site.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Seemed very honest, thoroughly explained options.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter listens and explains well. Stays current. Had no problem doing anterior approach when others wouldn't and that improved recovery time.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Sutter listened to my concerns.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

I visit the more I know him like him trust him.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He's caring and listens to my problems

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Sutter is excellent. He listens to my questions and explains all procedures.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter performed a complex hip revision. I am very satisfied with the outcome.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Explains all options. Very friendly and caring doctor. I highly recommend him and Dr. [last name]

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December 23, 2025

5.0

took more time than I thought a Dr. would do and very cariing

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December 23, 2025

5.0

not only the dr. keep pt informed his staff is right up there

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Great listener, involved plan of action

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter is very professional and listens to me.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter Provides the Best care and support for his patients. Attention to detail and caring is amazing . So grateful to have such a supportive Physician.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

The "BEST". Simply put and honest on my part. I have complete confidence in this doctor.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent job.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Sutter is outstanding. I had a list of questions and he covered everything without me even asking. He and his staff are the best.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Great doctor...answered all my concerns ...his entire team was terrific.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

The advance call to a new patient was impressive, as was the fact that the same person was there for intake at the time of the appointment. Dr. Sutter took the time to be sure he was well informed about my background of surgeries and very reassuring that we could proceed together to monitor my needs. I feel very comfortable proceeding with Dr. Sutter as my new doctor for hip and knee monitoring.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter takes his time to explain and answers all your questions and addresses any concerns

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter is a great surgeon, I will definitely go to him again if I ever need work done that is in his field. I've already recommended him to several people. His work ethic and knowledge of what he's doing is perfection. Im healing great and walking fine with no pain.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

His wonderful people skills and kindness to his patients.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

fully listened to my reason for visit and discussed various routes for my desired outcome.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent outcome

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Sutter seems to be an excellent doctor and is very caring, understanding & explains things very well. I have the utmost confidence in him and feel very reassured that he does not have any major concerns for my surgery and left me feeling that everything will be fine and go well. This surgery is going to be the best Christmas present I have ever had!

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Very good surgeon with a good personality and bedside manner.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Pain free!

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December 05, 2025

5.0

He is very sensitive to our needs. He has great bedside manners. He made me and my husband feel very comfortable. Also, he is an excellent surgeon.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter was very knowledgeable and was extremely thorough is his explanation regarding my knee concerns. He answered all of my questions and did not make me feel rushed.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He is humble, kind, and incredibly skilled.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Really good doctor. Very thorough in his communication and making it easier to understand the procedures and what is to be expected! Excellent bedside manor!

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Sutter was very much interested in my knee getting healthy and operational ASAP. He's very kind and exceptionally good surgeon.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Explained everything thoroughly to me. Took appropriate time to answer my questions

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Met all my expectations, polite, understanding and professional

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Same comments as above. Dr. Sutter was professional and patient. That really made my decision even easier to go with Northwestern to get this surgery.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Explained what needed to be done. Very kind and professional.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Continued excellent experiences.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Spent time with me Answered my questions well

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November 19, 2025

5.0

I have a friend who had a knee replacement and she said he was awesome surgeon.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Sutter did an excellent knee replacement and he has a great bedside manner.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sutter makes the time to listen and doesn't rush through the appointment.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent outcome with surgeries

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November 18, 2025

5.0

As my former physician, my experiences have been very positive and informative. All questions concerning the procedure were answered in language I could comprehend.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very kind and takes time to explain everything

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He talks with you and takes time to answer your questions without be in a rush

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Smart, knows his business.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Did a great job, very patient

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Sutter and his team are highly competent while being pleasant to work with.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly

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Edward G. Sutter, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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