Lucas T. Buchler, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
Cartilage Preservation
Orthobiologic Implants
Proximal Hamstring Repair

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:

Biceps or pectoral rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Elbow pain
Pain

Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2013
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2018
Fellowships:: University of Colorado School of Medicine/Steadman Hawkins Clinic-Denver - 2019

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1759 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 24, 2026

5.0

Prompt and professional

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Outstanding professional

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February 23, 2026

5.0

When I went to my appointment, he explained the procedure and follow-up for healing my knee. Many thanks to Dr. Buchler There was a person translating

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Great experience. Wonderful doctor.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

He listens to what your issues are and is very professional

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February 20, 2026

5.0

See above plus he is a super nice person, caring, smart, and straightforward

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Buchler is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful in his approach. Very direct and to the point, which I appreciate. I like that he takes into account prior history of successful treatment in determining path forward for current treatment. Makes me feel very safe and heard.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

So far so good! I like his manner. He listens, explains, and answers questions.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

dr. Buchler is a great doctor

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Spent the time to review and explain MRi results. He was very timely for both of my appointments.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

he listens, is understanding and has a nice demeanor and is caring.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

I was very confident in the doctor, and diagnosis and treatment recommended

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February 09, 2026

5.0

The doctor was very good at listening and answering questions

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, his staff is amazing, honest and realistic. He listens and is kind

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He explained my condition and options very clearly

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Competent!!!!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very professional and provides options which he explains thoroughly

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He's caring and compassionate, explains things well

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor. Explained things thoroughly and clearly. Excellent bedside manner.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

My surgical recovery is happening just as he predicted

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January 20, 2026

5.0

seems like he did a good job. won't really know until I'm fully recovered and try to play sports again.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Personable and an expert in his field. Very knowledgeable and took time to explain my injury and the options available to promote healing in my knee area.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

See above. Professional. Through. Felt like he spent a lot of time with me

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Excellent, patient, I'm feeling great

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr.Buchler is a wonderful surgeon who takes time to answer any questions you have. He is very personable and did a wonderful job on my meniscus and ACL surgery. My physical therapist compliments me on the incisions he made and said he did a beautiful job and was very precise.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Professional.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very professional

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He is very professional at the same time he makes you comfortable

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He listened to my concerns and what I shared about my progress.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough, thoughtful, and gives detailed explanations of the treatment plan and helped set expectations for surgery and recovery.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr. Buchler is excellent at explaining injuries and treatment options. He is thorough and listened to my functional goals. Highly recommend!

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Great care

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Totally will, easy to talk to, gave good reasoning and explanations.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Clear explanations!

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler takes the time to listen to your questions and concerns and treats you with respect. Your problems are addressed with thoroughness and professional knowledge.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Truly caring Clinically excellent

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Kind and effective, highly recommended by PCP

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Gave him a 10 because there wasn't a higher number. He did a great job on my arm. I am very happy of the outcome.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler was phenomenal. He was incredibly thorough and took the time to explain everything. It is not often that a doctor has given such attention and care to my concerns.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is very attentive and follows up with his patients care.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

He's so nice and cares.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very nice and explained everything in detail. Made my nerves feel better.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. Answered all my questions..

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Professional, detailed, caring.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Listens well; responds in a good, plain spoken manner. Really good.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He's the best! Kind, genuinely cares about my health and wellbeing. He's really smart. He's one of the best doctors I've ever had taking care of me

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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November 26, 2025

5.0

He is well known in his industry

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Kind, explains condition thoroughly, encouraging

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler listened very carefully to the issues I presented, offered suggestions that were not made by my referring Doctor, and was very careful in explaining all the treatment options and his thoughts behinds his recommended course of action. He patiently answered all my questions. He has a great "bedside manner."

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November 21, 2025

5.0

I found Dr. Buchler to be personable, candid, & efficient.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He practices good conservative medicine taking a holistic approach.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Great Orthopedic Surgeon he listens and explains everything.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and clinically excellent

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Buchler as thorough and thoughtful

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Great communication. Solid guidance. Spent time answering all of our questions and we didn't feel rushed.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Exceptional profession

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He was kind, professional, and answered all our questions. He was reassuring and saw my son quickly.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He spends time and makes sure I'm comfortable with what he proposes.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He has my best interest in mind and acts accordingly.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

He's amazing

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October 21, 2025

5.0

So far the experience has been great. He is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all the questions that I had.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Buchler took the time to explain everything about to procedure.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He really was very compassionate and thorough in his exam and explanation

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Attentive and caring

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Friendly efficient professional

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Professional, informative, friendly

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler has such a great disposition and he has a great, confident and calming demeanor. He was very patient and answered all my questions. He is what I feel all doctors should be - humanistic and empathetic.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

He explained everything to me. I really appreciate that.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Knows his stuff

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He was quick, he was clear, he was kind and offered exceptional advice.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He not just listened to me he heard me big difference in my eyes. I have been dealing with knee and leg pain for almost 3 months now he came with a plan and made me feel confident at some point I will be normal again. As a 35 year old single mother of 4 being off work and having a bed leg is really depressing and has been messing with my man lately and he will gave me hope again after only 1 visit. I really look forward to this journey of recovery with the team at northwestern.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Takes the time you need with him. Also I like his bedside manor. He is conservative with treatment, so you know you have options.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and positive experience. Felt like he took the time to fully understand and diagnose my issue without speeding through, but also without taking too long. Appreciate that he didn't seem to treat me any differently, even though I self-booked with a non-sports injury.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and patient.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Took time to discuss issue and worked with me on a game plan to get better

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Confident in his knowledge base and skills. Feel well cared for.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

He was clear and definitive.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Made it easy to understand. Very professional. Great team around him too.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Buchler had a definite plan on the procedure to repair my shoulder and explained it to me in detail and answered all my questions

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September 04, 2025

5.0

He listened to my explanation and my concerns for my recovery.

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Anytime he is an amazing Dr with an Amazing bedside manner! His team is so quick to answer questions and offer solutions.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Bert upstanding of my need and issues

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August 28, 2025

5.0

A comfortable style and explains everything very well including options.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Great personal manner

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler listens carefully to what you tell him, makes recommendations and treats patients extremely well. He explains what he is doing and answers all questions. His treatment of me has been exceptional.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable. Friendly.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler was great_very knowledgeable and I trusted him every step of the way!

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August 09, 2025

5.0

He was patient and clearly explained various options for treatment. He was also self assured in his recommendations for next steps

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, explain surgical procedure well, very patient, never appears rush, engaging and of course I'm very pleased with the surgery he performed

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August 01, 2025

5.0

He was very pleasant and easy to talk with. He wasn't stress . And has his job at heart.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler is a great doctor. He explains things in a way that's easy to understand, always brings up other options if there are any, and makes sure all your concerns are met with understanding and care.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

He was a good listener and offered concrete solutions for my problem. All done in a friendly and timely manner.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Explain things well, as a fellow healthcare provider I feel very comfortable with his plan of care for treatment of my injury

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler is an excellent physician. He takes his time to thoroughly listen to my concerns and provides clear explanations.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler is knowledgeable, personable, and kind.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Personable, helpful, kind, and listened.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Buchler is very skilled and knowledgeable. He communicated clearly and was very informative about the procedure and outcome. The surgery was a great success and I had minimal pain.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Very professional, thorough. Took plenty of time answering questions. Did not make me feel rushed

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