William Payne, MD

William Payne, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 2004
Residency:
Southern Illinois University - 2009
Fellowships:
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center - 2010

Board Certifications

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

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4.9
4.9 

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and you can see he takes great care in what he does! Very compassionate doctor.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician, takes time to explain and listen to the patient.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

They keep the patient well informed and have a good bedside manner.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very nice, knowledgeable, caring

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He was attentive to my situation and followed through with several other tests and second opinions before moving forward with the surgery. I loved his more conservative approach, as opposed to rushing forward without all of the data needed to make wise decisions. His concern about my scar was greater than my own, and I appreciated that attention to detail.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

His approach to the patient

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor William Payne, grateful for the attention he gives to each of his patients, he knows how to listen to us. He explains each procedure well for our well-being, God Bless you Dr. William Payne.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician, skilled surgeon. Puts you at ease. Makes you feel like your a team in the care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne is an amazing doctor knows what he is doing. Takes great care of his patients.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician and is caring and understanding of his patients

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Terrific provider

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Everything was great

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Explains things well.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne excels in his ability to fully explain potential treatments and worked with me to develop a treatment plan that fits my life.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Very caring g doctor.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

kind and caring

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne listened to all of my concerns without solely focusing on just his specialty. He is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his patients well being.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He's thorough, timely and explained things so I could understand them.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He is very personable and interested in any problems I may have. He is also gentle and concerned about any discomfort after treatment. I have confidence in his treatment.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne really took his time with me, listened to me, did a thorough exam, explained everything and was very kind and compassionate. He was wonderful!!

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Informative and caring

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He's a great Dr. took time to explain things,

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He has taken excellent care of me several times and I am confident in his care.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Appointment was on time. He told me of my healing progress and recommended therapy.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne is caring and empathetic, he took very good care of my mother.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne has a wonderful bedside manner and took the time to carefully explain my child's break. He even cast the broken bone himself.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He listens. He's patient. Good care.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

They listened to me well and it was a good meeting

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Caring, confident surgeon that's easy to understand and puts you at ease.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Kind and caring Doctor

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He seems to have your best interest in mind. He looks at the long term.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very professionally addressed my ailment. Listened to my concerns.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Simply put, he and his abilities are superlative.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Believe his careful assessment of issues and immediate action is for the best avenues of recovery

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March 14, 2024

5.0

We would recommend him for ALL of the same 4 reasons I listed above!!!!

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Professionalism understanding, and trying to get you the best treatment to get you back to your life work or to be as comfortable as you can be.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

He has a great rapport with teens, and explains everything well. He has a very positive approach.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Same as above and he is very friendly, personable and compassionate

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March 10, 2024

5.0

I think he is an excellent surgeon

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March 10, 2024

5.0

Professional and caring.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne was friendly and very helpful describing everything he was going to be doing with my procedure. He was patient with me by answering all my questions thoroughly. I would recommend him to my friends.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne is very friendly, pleasant, knowledgeable and is ready to listen to any of my questions.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne listens. When you are heard, you believe he understands and that he cares to correct the problem. He came up with several steps to eliminate the pain/discomfort before ultimately recommending surgery. I am nervous about the surgery but confident in his abilities to correct my wrist so that I can be free of the continual discomfort.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Have no complaints he's been very good to me.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He explains things well and is not in a rush.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He is a good doctor explain everything throughly

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Caring and informative

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March 03, 2024

5.0

He's very thorough and explains things in a way you can understand.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Nice, efficient, and elaborate.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He is friendly and kind. Gets to the root of the problem. Offers solutions and explains thoroughly.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Takes time to answer questions and explain problems, options, etc. to patients. Very knowledgeable, listens to patient, etc.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Took time to examine and explain injury and plan for recuperation. We didn't feel rushed and were very comfortable asking questions and discussing next steps.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

DR. Payne was great treated me with care.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Personal, thorough,

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Liked everything about the Dr.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He's very nice and took care of my problem

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne explained my conditions and the options available to treat it. The procedure he performed gave me the pain relief I needed. He showed concern for my comfort and answered all my questions about the options.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Clear diagnosis and explanation of options.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Very unpointed, explaining what happened to my finger and everything else

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February 22, 2024

5.0

explained treatment professionally

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February 22, 2024

5.0

The doctor knows his stuff. Great staff and facilities

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He seems like a vey proficient doctor.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, provides options, and listens to his patients.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr was great!!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He explained everything well, and was compassionate.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

His manor makes one comfortable

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He informed me about my condition and followed through with scheduling the removal of my sutures. Nice guy, too!

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Very Personal and direct to the issues...

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He was great

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He listens and doesn't rush

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Super pro! He listens and keeps me informed about my condition and treatment options.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He was very down to earth and created a great treatment plan for me

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February 03, 2024

5.0

He is very good and personable.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Explains well

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Always Great !

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and told me exactly what needed to be done. Easy to talk to and explained everything.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Caring about the care and well-being of patients

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Gives me options when there are some.

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January 30, 2024

4.0

Explained thoroughly what he was going to do to remove the ganglion cyst.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Payne is awesome

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is the best!

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January 27, 2024

5.0

I've written that he's done surgery on my wrist for carpel tunnel and it was successful. I am confident with his work and I've heard by word of mouth of his exceptional reputation.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

A very good doctor

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Highly skilled surgeon and very personable

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January 20, 2024

5.0

great doctor

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Caring and again pursuing the best for the patient

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Here explains things very well

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Awesome

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Payne was very good at explaining everything and answering any questions that I had, before and after my surgery.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Professional

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January 12, 2024

5.0

First and foremost he's a pleasant gentleman and I think that's what makes you feel so comfortable and knowing how good of hand's you're in he listens well he explains things excellent and you really just feel comfort knowing that he's going to be the one doing your surgery

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January 12, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, gives options for care.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He is such an excellent, knowledgeable, compassionate, kind doctor - one of the best doctors in the world! An amazing doctor! He also communicates well with his patients and is always so friendly. He should receive an award!

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He's an excellent listener

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He explains details.

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January 01, 2024

5.0

MD was very professional, conscientious, and made sure I was feeling ok throughout the procedure.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Open, communicative, honest

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William Payne, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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