David W. Fitz, MD

4.9

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstruction Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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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
Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis
Hip dislocation
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
Labral (cartilage that cushions a joint) tear or hip impingement (problem with the hip bones)
Labral tear or hip impingement
Pain
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2013
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018
Fellowships:: Massachusetts General Hospital/ Harvard School of Medicine - 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

136 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough, answered all questions before and after procedures. He is extremely easy to speak with and makes you feel comfortable. He takes his time, I never felt rushed so he can move onto his next patient.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Personal care without rushing answers questions in depth excellent skill set.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

He was efficient great commentator surgery went great

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Compassionate ease of communication.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fitz is an amazing surgeon. He is very skilled and efficient indeed. If anyone I know needs to have his/her knee replaced, I will refer him/her to Dr. Fitz.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fitz was very thorough, a great listener, and diagnosed a difficult problem leading to a successful revision total knee replacement.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant and informative.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Didn't rush. Explained diagnosis throughly. Competent.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very professional approach

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor was very helpful and knowledgeable

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He seemed caring and understanding. He has a genuine bedside manner.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

very attentive to all my Qs, took as much time as I needed.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

He listened to me and let me work at my own pace in regards to surgery

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Personally engaging and answering questions intelligently.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Very thorough explained everything

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. Very thoroughly and methodical.Pleasant. Provided the information I needed to put my mind at ease. He was very thorough, good at explaining the entire procedure so I could understand it. Appreciated his explaining the risks involved in the operation and giving me a range of what my risk would be. Even has a sense of humor. I felt like he really cares in helping me and giving me a successful surgery.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Fitz is an amazing personable Dr. that takes his time to listen to your concerns and responds to them with care.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Spoke to me step by step what my procedure that was performed today in the office

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Very friendly knowledgeable and explained everything very well

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He was excellent. Very understanding.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Very detailed explanation is appreciated

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz was personable and friendly. He did not use jargon but spoke in everyday terms. Although he did not spend much time with me, I felt confident that he knew his specialty.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Fitz was able to see me quickly and set a plan for me.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He was knowledgeable, took his time ,answered my questions and put me at ease

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Fitz and his team are very caring and am very happy with my treatment.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Very easy to talk with.

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December 01, 2025

4.0

He knew what he was doing, had a sense of humor and he had a great nurse.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

This my second total knee replacement. The procedure was as good as I could hope. I walked out of the hospital 7 hours after I served. Dr Fitz was as good as I could have hoped

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Very detailed, informative and shows genuine concern.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent attentive Care

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz is one of the brightest

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Right to the point. Caring and made sure I was comfortable at each step.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Fitz was thorough, very personable, took his time ( I never felt rushed), listened and acknowledged my concerns, and answered all of my questions.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Listened to what I said.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

I felt I was getting the best care.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Thank you, Dr. Fitz, for your skilled hands, clear communication, and compassionate approach throughout my knee Arthroplasty

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Good explanation

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September 17, 2025

5.0

He explained very well what was going on in my case.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Good team, clear explanation involving me, the patient and game plan.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Listened to me, expertise

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Takes time, listens, shares all options, excellent doc

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz took the time to explained everything very clearly. He gave me all the options for treatment without any bias. He asked me multiple times during the exam if I had any questions.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz is the best! He is incredibly thorough and takes the time to explain everything clearly and in detail. His personable and compassionate approach makes every visit comfortable. Thank you!

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz was excellrnt

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August 22, 2025

5.0

The doctor was phenomenal! He was thorough, caring and gentle

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August 14, 2025

4.0

Seems like the type of surgeon that cares about people, and wants them to have positive outcomes. Thats Hard to find these days.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Very good

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Good listener, takes his time, genuinely cares.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor listens and gets direct to the point.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

He listens and takes time to explain. A kind caring doctor.

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July 01, 2025

4.0

Explication bien

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Very patient, knowledgeable and friendly.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Dr. Fitz is real with his patients and takes the time to properly understand the patients questions and concerns about the diagnosis and next steps. Dr. Fitz ensures he is ordering the right tests and equipment.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Read above please. Thank you for taking care of Dad. We are so happy to have met you / given chance for You to be Doctor today.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication skills.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Doctors care for patient condition is obvious. Would highly recommend him for any ortho care.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain options to me and let me choose. Very fro and helpful

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May 29, 2025

5.0

He took his time and went over all the options.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Fitz took plenty of time to listen and consider my situation. The appointment was not rushed. I thought it was productive.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable Experienced Warm and friendly. Presented options, down the road

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