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John Scherer, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

5.0

470 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Physician Assistant

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
Biceps or pectoral rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Dislocation
Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis
Hamstring rupture or avulsion

Hip preservation
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

Professional Education:: MS, Midwestern University - 2013

Certifications and Licensures

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

470 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

90 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Scherer is the best. Listens to all concerns and gives knowledgeable and caring responses. Also, gives best shots.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Very personal and caring

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Dr Scherer was very good at explaining and helping me understand.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Great ortho guy. Just what I needed!

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Knows all the answers to questions, describes proceedures

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He made me feel more comfortable than I felt. He was gentle and reassuring.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant and knowledgeable

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February 05, 2026

5.0

He explained all options and also about the injection He explained in detail the xrays

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February 05, 2026

5.0

John PA is is very knowledgeable and thorough and he shows he cares for his patients.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Awesome medical care specialist!

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He asks and answers all questions. He is friendly and doesn't rush me. He makes suggestions and encourages me to ask questions. Highly recommend him

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He was very friendly, I felt at ease with him. He explained my condition very clearly & explained in detail my options & how he came to his conclusion.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

He is competent, pleasant and thorough.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

He's responsive and thorough and seemed well informed

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January 22, 2026

5.0

John is a very good PA-C. He makes you feel very welcome and is very good at his job.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Great PA , courteous, very knowledgeable

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, great personality, easy to understand, does not rush the appointment, honest feedback.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Listening to concerns

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Because he listens. Explains everything and tells us what and about how long if everything goes as planned was very easy to talk to.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

This doctor is hospitable, impeccable bedside manners, articulate, listens attentively, takes notes, explains what is happening to me in language that I can understand.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Nice guy

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Wonderful to deal with! He's not only a great medical professional but he also has wonderful people's skills. I'd highly recommend him!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Skilled PA with a great bedside manner.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very personable; explains things in detail; allows questions to be answered.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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November 30, 2025

5.0

He's very kind and supportive about my situation .

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He explained the results of my test in a way that I could understand and gave me treatment options.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

John has been great! He is friendly, positive, honest regarding what to expect from surgery/possible negative outcomes to watch for & what to do, shows up for appointments even when the weather/traffic is terrible, etc.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Scherer because of his exceptional expertise, clear communication, and genuine compassion. He takes the time to explain every step, listens carefully to concerns, and makes you feel confident and cared for throughout the entire process.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

John Scherer is very thorough. He explained in great detail the condition of my right hip based on the findings revealed by the XRAY.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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November 04, 2025

5.0

John is not only professional, but truly shows compassion for his patients. He searched hard to find all the best options for me. While he could not find a knee that would work with my allergies/sensitives he did follow through and provided feedback the same day. Thanks John

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November 04, 2025

5.0

John was wonderful, he took the time to listen to my pain issues and gave me quality feedback. He was not rushed and spent plenty of time talking to me, he genuinely cared.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Scherer is good. Has great bedside manners.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

He is willing to listen and discuss issues in addition to being very knowledgeable and provides excellent care.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He was wonderful! Answered all my questions, told me exactly what he was doing at all times, listened to my concerns and responded to them. Great experience.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

I felt he listened and sent me in the right direction.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

John is very personable and knowledgeable.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Took his time and ordered all the necessary tests.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Scherer demonstrated extreme care and thoroughness in his examination.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

He was very responsive and helpful.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Great at explaining throughly the procedure, was very careful to make sure I was comfortable every step.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Professional staff. On time appt.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

John is attentive and knowledgeable. He has immaculate bed-side manner and seems genuinely concerned for patients.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very informative and kind

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September 25, 2025

5.0

John was great. Fantastic bedside manner, explained things clearly, and listened to my questions.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor, kind and very patient to explain all the procedures in detail.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Knows what he has to do and explains what he's going to do next

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September 10, 2025

5.0

John is very professional and thorough. He reviews progress since my last visit and recommends services to meet my current needs. Very nice too.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Personable and explains knee injury very well.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

John really cares about his patients. He listens to your concerns.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

John has very good bedside manner. He takes the time to explain things and is generally interested in what you have to say.

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August 21, 2025

5.0

He was thorough, kind, explained problems, developed a plan going forward

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Very inquisitive

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He listened to me, answered my questions and cared about me

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Listens & explains things well.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr its polite, explained my health issues Gave treatment options

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Outstanding patient-centered care. Explained my injury clearly and concisely. Answered all questions thoroughly and professionally.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Explained well. Kind.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

He was very informative and took time to explain all my options today.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

John is very knowledgeable and always takes time to answer your questions. A very caring PA and I could hardly believe he called me himself with the results of the MRI.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

John Scherer treated me with respect, kindness and professionalism.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

He was very kind and explained everything very clearly.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

John is very knowledgeable, experienced, polite, and gentle health care professional. He delivered the injections on both of my knees in a painless procedure--during which, there was a med student under John's supervision (Grace), and I noticed that he was very patient and thorough with his explanations to her. I'm sure Grace had (has?) a good mentor with John!

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Great personality, easy to understand, engaging, knowledgeable, and John was there to help me. We were impressed with John and glad we had the good fortune to have John for this follow up appointment since my injury.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Friendly. Very good at the procedure.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

was very professional, took time to introduce himself and what I was to expect from the injections etc.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Reviews previous visits. Asks about any pain or issues since last shot. Reviews procedure for new shot. Very happy with results.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

I saw John Scherer PA-C to get gel injection in my knee. He was very thorough in explaining what I should expect and answered all of my questions and concerns. The procedure was painless. The rest of the staff was professional and helpful.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

As stated above, plus he seems very knowledgeable and caring.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

Communication Prompt Kind Clear Friendly staff

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June 17, 2025

5.0

John was very attentive to details .I felt like he was knowledgable and listened to my concerns.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Review's past history. Asks about last shot. Any problems. Asks about any pain. Review's procedure for new shot. Very professional.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Gentle, thorough and informative

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June 10, 2025

5.0

John was excellent he was knowledgeable, patient and explained all aspects of my care

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June 07, 2025

5.0

John listened to me carefully and explained my situation very well. Cortez was kind and professional, an excellent person.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and friendly.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

See above. John is personalable, explains everything and is very thorough.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

John's excellent at his job

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May 27, 2025

5.0

He was on time and thorough. Never seemed rushed and actually listened to what I had to say. He was very clear about what to expect going forward.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

John is fantastic. Takes the time to explain and answer any questions . Would recommend him to anyone.

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May 22, 2025

5.0

He is extremely thorough and he made my knee pain and "catching" go away. He takes the time to explain everything in plain English and is patient with my many questions.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledge able considerate and supportive

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May 09, 2025

5.0

John Scherer is very pleasant and easy to talk to. He explained everything wery well before hand as well while doing the procedure. Thanks John for everything.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent PA-C, very kind and makes decisions together with the patient and very patient in explaining.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent PA. Clear communicator, great empathy

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May 06, 2025

5.0

He is so understanding and helpful. He doesn't rush me

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May 03, 2025

5.0

John Scherer was a concerned medical professional that gave me a pain free cortisone shot in my knee. I will see him again in another office, because I do not like the ramp I have to use to get up to the door of the 75th Street office in Naperville.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

He answered all my questions with a very pleasant and kind and caring personality. Had a gel shot for knee pain.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

See above. Great bedside manner, too.

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John Scherer, PA-C reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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