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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
Arthroscopy - Elbow
Athletic Knee Problems
Cartilage Preservation
Shoulder Problems
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery

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:

Arthritis
Bicep or tricep rupture
Biceps or pectoral rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Dislocation
Elbow pain
Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis
Hamstring rupture or avulsion

Hip dislocation
Labral (cartilage that cushions a joint) tear or hip impingement (problem with the hip bones)
Labral tear or hip impingement
Pain
Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
Shoulder replacement - new replacement
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1998
Internship:: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 1999
Residency:: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center - 2003
Fellowships:: Steadman Philippon Research Institute - 2004

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (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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Overall Rating

4.9

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1595 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

The above reasons. Dr. Terry had reviewed my Pt report, was professional, and took time to explain our goals for rehab.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Concise, straightforward, respectful

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to and excellent result!

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon. Great bedside manner. Great personality

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Excellent Doctor! I will never go anywhere else! He is an amazing surgeon!! He is very professional and caring!

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February 04, 2026

5.0

I have heard nothing but great things about Dr.Terry. His reviews online reflect as well. He was very thorough during my visit, pleasant, friendly, patient. Made me feel more relaxed as I am nervous.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Two successful surgeries in our family with Dr. Terry.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Terry and his team provide top-notch care in every way.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

He's the best

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Efficient

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January 14, 2026

5.0

He's very thorough and was very engaging

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Terry and his residents/associates were attentive, professional and extremely knowledgeable. First class approach all the way around

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January 12, 2026

5.0

straightforward communication of DX and options.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Took time with me, considered all outcomes, confident in his experience

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Dr Terry explained all the details of treatment in a very understandable and professional way. Very trustworthy manner.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Trustworthy, great communication, he cares very much about his patients.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Caring and prompt and gives all possible options

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He is very thoughtful and thorough, calm and collected, excellent surgeon in every aspect and great team.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon, his reputation proceeds him, and he provides care/services for the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Terry is very professional and personable. Listens to my thoughts and answers all questions.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and professional.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

I've actually recommended Dr. Terry to a handful of friends, and they feel the same way

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is terrific

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, communicative, and knowledgeable

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He was personable, kind, patient, answered all my question and made me feel heard and comfortable.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Explained options

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Terry was professional with the examination of my knee and took the time to sit down and explain all of my options.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Great

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He listens, explains, is patient and seems to know his stuff

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November 29, 2025

5.0

Experienced ortho doctor. Understands arthritis issues.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Simply the best. Brilliant plus practical

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November 24, 2025

5.0

He is very articulate, thorough, takes ample time explaining everything. Incredible bedside manner. Very competent and thoughtful dr.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

great doc

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He takes time to explain your injury and how to correct it!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

When to see him about six years ago and went back to him. He is an amazing guy. He knows what need to be done.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor. Experienced. Caring. Approachable.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent communicator with his patients and assistants in addressing the medical issues at hand.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

I have great respect for his thoughtful and intelligent clinical judgment. I felt fully confident in his abilities, and my surgical experience affirmed that confidence.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Confidence, clarity in communications. Caring manner.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He is the best bottom line!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

I trust Mike.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. was thoughtful and inquisitive.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Michael Terry is very empathetic, friendly, and knowledgeable.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry seemed to really care about my condition

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He was thorough and informative and easy to understand

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Superb care, easy access.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry, is world class doctor, listens, very thorough, and gives you confidence to be in his care.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Couldn't be happier with the results of my surgery

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Very professional & attention to detail.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Treats you with compassion.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry was able to tell me exactly what was going on and how we would help get it back to normal.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry is the best

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Of course, he is all the things one would expect of a surgeon with his credentials and experience, but I find him to be a warm person. His team clearly enjoys working with him. I always feel that I am well cared for.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Skilled, knowledgeable, listens, thoughtful. Plus, he used to do plastic surgery so he won't make you look like an ogre.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He is conservative of practical in his diagnosis and treatment. He is one of the top-notch doctors that I've ever worked with and doesn't push you to have surgery right away if it's not absolutely needed.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and a great surgeon

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September 15, 2025

5.0

See above However, there was no treatment, Athena referral to another practice.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry was professional, thorough and reassuring . He was a very good communicator and I appreciated the time he spent with me.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring. Kind.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Very patient-centric, quick responses, and operated on my knee 9 years ago and it has been great since.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon who has 'seen that-done that' before. The type of surgery I had done, he performs about 500 per year. So yeah, he has seen what you have, and will fix ya right up. His incisions are super-small. They were gone in no time. Post-op was also great. You don't see him on most occasions, but his staff is just as good as he is. Highly recommended.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to explain the current situation and options, very clearly

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September 03, 2025

5.0

This is my 3rd time with an injury and he is just the best! I send everyone to him!

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September 02, 2025

5.0

The doctor's professionalism and well as the doctor's bedside manner.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Terry is the best. First class surgeon on top of the best advancements for arthroscopic procedures!

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August 27, 2025

5.0

I trust him and have friends who do so as well

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough, concise and easy to talk to

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August 25, 2025

5.0

took the time to explain the issue in detail

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Years of experience and attentive care

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and always listen to what you have to say

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August 25, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon! And he works at a great hospital!

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August 24, 2025

5.0

He was very understanding. He has a good plan for me.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician, very professional, very thorough, listens to patients and is very thoughtful.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Good information from Dr

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Listens and excellent knowledge

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Terry is very patient, caring and straight-forward.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He is good

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Skilled and humble. Listens and helps.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Great communication skills.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

His years of experience is a major reason why I scored him high.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

He builds trust quickly.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Best Dr anywhere

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August 04, 2025

5.0

He took the time to see me while I had an appointment with another doctor. He listened to what I had to say and made me feel very comfortable with his diagnosis.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

The Best and his staff is sensational

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry clearly is a very skilled practitioner and has done a great job grooming his team. From the fellow and resident doctors who initially checked me out to when Dr Terry came in to provide his recommendations. Clearly a high quality outfit and it shows in the experience and the confidence of the members of the team as they know what they are doing.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

He's an incredible surgeon, very smart, personable and straight to the point at the same time

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July 28, 2025

5.0

professional, clarity of thought and recommendations

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Best in class

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July 25, 2025

5.0

I feel like I've had an excellent outcome with my surgery.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

He listens talks plain English and just cares for you

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Caring and competent.

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July 21, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Terry was straightforward, explained the situation and recommended treatments. I'm positive he would have had the patience to answer even more questions...terrific experience.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He is an expert in the Ortho field. Additionally, he listened carefully to me and addressed any and all concerns I had with my recovery.

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July 14, 2025

4.0

Check back after my surgery.

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Professional, creative and personable

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July 11, 2025

5.0

I am happy with the care he and his team have provided thus far.

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Disclosures

Michael A. Terry, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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