Lenard W. LaBelle, MD

4.9 
1034 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Insurance

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1983
Residency:
Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/Michigan State University - 1988

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine (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
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1034 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. LaBelle is very thorough and explained things to me in an understandable way. He did not push surgery but only mentioned it in the far future.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Labelle is a courteous and professional physician. He takes time to listen and address questions/concerns. I am scheduled for a knee replacement and he made the comment 'I will take good care of you' which meant a lot to me.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

He was thorough in discussing options and risks and success rates and after surgery protocol.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

What caring and great dr

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Labelle did my right knee replacement. He listens to you. Very patient. Explains everything in a matter you can understand.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

I trust him

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Competence

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, Professional, kind, caring, patient

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Kind, caring & understanding - takes the time to listen.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Great doctor: caring and kind

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August 18, 2022

5.0

He explained my possible surgery.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

He was very patient. The nurse asked if I would mind if the PA did my shot. I said that’s fine but he still came in to see how I was doing first before the PA came in for my shot.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. is human,experienced, and easy to speak with.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Thorough and nice

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, quality of care, past quality of treatment.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

He was very attentive and helpful. He made me feel very comfortable 😌.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Polite, knowledgeable, thorough. Makes you feel heard and listens

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Excellent explanations and communications. Always clear on treatments and possible next steps. I trust his judgement.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Good Doctor

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August 09, 2022

5.0

He is sooooo serious—that is not a bad thing, just very different from me!

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August 07, 2022

5.0

I see that Dr. L. LaBelle is attentive and good specialist.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Confidence, compassion, calmness, just great from initial appt to surgery.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Thorough, explains things & caring.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Takes his time to talk with patients about their condition.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Very good medical care

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He is very kind and has a nice bedside manner. He explains everything in detail and takes his time with you. Always asks if you have any additional questions. He did my knee surgery and it went very well.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional, explained everything in a way that I understood along with my options concerning my injury.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very through and explains things clearly

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July 23, 2022

5.0

Just like other doctors in the practice he explains everything so I understand what is going to be done.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

He was very thorough and the examination of my knee and answered any and all questions.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He talks to me not at me

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He's the best!!! I tell everyone I run into that needs the attention of someone like him that I have a name for them.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very efficient and thorough in his examination and the diagnosis in for the follow up care

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July 18, 2022

5.0

I’m confident with his skills

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgable

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questions & concerns. Explained my current & future situations clearly & concisely. Took all the time necessary to let me understand.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and comforting

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, good explanations, options for care for the present and the futureHe is a good listener and explains the care options well.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Very kind and explained things thoroughly.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He came highly recommend, by his colleague. I’m glad I took his colleague’s advice and made an appt with him. He was thorough, patient, knowledgeable, listened, and honest.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and caring.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable and personable.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

He listened to my knee issues and discussed the options available and helped me a decision that is best for me.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent clinician

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough Very professional great bedside manor Etc

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June 18, 2022

5.0

The best doctor in surgery

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June 17, 2022

5.0

extremely caring of patient, makes sure you understand everything

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Good communication and thorough

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June 16, 2022

4.0

Great doctor. He was a little quick, talked very fast, kind of felt as though I was just a number in his day.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

ListensThorough in examination Treats patient as part of the care team Experienced Apologized for keeping us waiting

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June 16, 2022

5.0

His demeanor and knowledge. Easy to talk with. I have had a few other surgeries ( knee replaced and rotator cuff and am extremely satisfied with his obvious concern about his patient)

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June 16, 2022

5.0

He took x Ray's we talk about them decided to do a cortisone shot. If I get worse we discussed a plan for later.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

The doctor labelle didnot seem in a rush answered all my questions & discussed treatment plan & options & explained what was going !

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June 07, 2022

5.0

He did an outstanding job on my knee surgery. My life would’ve been extremely different if I didn’t get it fixed. He told me he would take care of me and do it right and he did. I’m very grateful for him. And I keep him in my prayers all the time. Thank you

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Professional kind sincere

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Personable. Looks patient in the eye. Complete explanation.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Explained procedure thoroughly, very nice

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Very clear on the steps to be taken for a better diagnosis

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very nice Doctor friendly

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May 26, 2022

5.0

He came up with a resolve to the problem and I believe he knows what hes doing unlike my last talk

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He gave me the information to make an informed decision

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Great person. Kind, thorough, informative.

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March 27, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon,really cares about his patients. Explains everything that is going on.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He’s an excellent surgeon.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly explained options if cortisone shot was not successful.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Very efficient. Great communications. Excellent outcomes.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

Caring and explains

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Quede mas que satisfecho y muy agradecido por toda la ayuda y muchas gracias por todo

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Was kind and was very informative

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable and encouraging.

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful and kind care

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March 03, 2022

5.0

Very professional, takes time to listen to his patient needs and explain diagnosis to a tee. Shout out to his assistant Joyce

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March 01, 2022

5.0

I felt at ease with Dr. LaBelle. He explained my MRI results and subsequent plan of treatment. He reassured me that I was in good hands.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Dr LaBelle was pleasant and succinct in my initial meeting with him to assess my injury. He took time to listen to my questions, clearly answer my questions, and put me at ease right from the start. I greatly appreciated this.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Labelle is a fantasticDoc. He explained everything in layman’s terms and is guiding me onMy way to recovery

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February 17, 2022

5.0

El doctor es muy amable y me esplico todos los puntos de mi rodilla

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Kind, approachable, caring, knowledgeable,

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Honest caring knowledgeable

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, care plan, engaging

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Very friendly very professional and very thorough explains everything to you and answers all your questions.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Professional and caring, good listener and evaluator.

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February 05, 2022

5.0

I feel he is a very good doctor. Explains everything well. My daughter had two ACL years fixed by him, so when I needed a knee replacement, I knew he was he doctor I wanted.

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February 03, 2022

5.0

He is thorough and explains everything.

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February 03, 2022

5.0

Good Doctor

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February 02, 2022

5.0

The very best

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Professional and compassionate care

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February 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional and explained the treatments. Gave the pro's and con's of each treatment offered.

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January 29, 2022

5.0

Explained treatment options. Didn't rush through the appointment.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Se interesa mucho en sus pacientes. Explica muy bien de varias maneras y es muy sincero.

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January 27, 2022

5.0

Very Knowledgeable and explained everything in detail

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Was very respectful, and throughly explained the extent of my problem.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Explained and gave options

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Clear, compassionate communications; careful approach to treatment prior to surgical interventioin

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Very good physician very competant

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January 24, 2022

5.0

He has been patient and we are going with a slow treatment plan, instead of a more aggressive one. He discussed options and included me in the plan. I appreciate this.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly discussed treatment options and performed detailed. I have also had past experience with him.

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January 13, 2022

5.0

Pork son los mejores

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January 04, 2022

4.0

He was knowledgeable and explained options

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January 03, 2022

5.0

He took the time to answer all of my questions

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Disclosures

Lenard W. LaBelle, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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