Richard D. Southgate, MD

Richard D. Southgate, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstruction Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2010
Residency:
University of Rochester - 2016
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) - 2017

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

172 Ratings

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89 Reviews

August 30, 2023

5.0

He answered all of my questions about surgery.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

Didn’t rush to a diagnosis. Took into account my age, health and activity level.

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Southgate is very thorough, listens and involves me in decisions. His team is outstanding.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Same as above very professional and thorough and explained everything to me

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Satisfied with the results of my visit

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August 23, 2023

5.0

I appreciate the way Dr. Southgate explains everything concerning my procedure.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Listens and explains well.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Richard D. Southgate. Professional, understanding and trustworthy.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Southgate was very down to earth, explained all of my options very well, I loved him!

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August 21, 2023

5.0

I received excellent care.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

very professional doctor takes the time to explain my knee problem and helped me. I recommend this doctor

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Attentive, listened and explained

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Like I stated before, he is very kind and explained things really good. I felt heard. And we have a game plan to get me out of pain. Thanks for talking!

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August 15, 2023

5.0

He is very professional, very attentive and respectful

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced, personable and answers questions.

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August 09, 2023

5.0

Excelente Dr

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August 08, 2023

5.0

He had a great ability to review situation and work with patient

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August 04, 2023

5.0

absolutely very good doctor wit care

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August 02, 2023

5.0

From the beginning they gave me excellent care.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

Fantastic follow up.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

Dr southgate has given me the best attention, he is very professional, friendly, respectful, very attentive, he always answers all my questions, I am very happy and satisfied with the surgery that made me very beautiful, he was attentive to my recovery, I am very grateful to him and my respect for him is a excellent dr

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July 29, 2023

5.0

Answers questions and is very personable. Took time to review and explain procedure. Highly recommended by my primary doctor.

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July 29, 2023

4.0

He was pretty nice.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Careful and considerate care and explained my options for now and future.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Very Knowledgeable and listens to my concerns and acts accordingly to help heal my issues with my knee.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Patient communication from doctor was great. Expectations were met for knee surgery.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Was very friendly and took the time to answer my questions. Took the time when giving me my shot to explain what he was doing and what I may feel

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July 25, 2023

5.0

He's very good on explaining what's next

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Compassionate treatment and thoroughly answered my questions. Also gave me information to help explain what the next steps will be.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Southgate was very caring and responsive. He helped me weigh alternative treatments objectively without forcing one option over another.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Southgate is an amazing doctor that care and the kindness!!

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July 23, 2023

5.0

He was knowledgeable as well as his PA.

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Great Physician and Staff.

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July 22, 2023

5.0

Explained everything to me, Made sure I was comfortable with everything he did. We made a video of him explaining how to use the knee brace

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Wanted to do the right tests to find problem

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July 19, 2023

5.0

He’s fabulous. Explains things well, always asks if I have any questions and, we’ll, I just like him!

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Straight shooter

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July 01, 2023

5.0

Hi is a good Dr

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Southgate was very nice and took very good care of my issues.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Listened to me with my issues and giving me alternatives for my care of issue

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Very caring doctor

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Very professional and caring

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He explained everything and developed a plan to help me get to the road of recovery

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June 20, 2023

5.0

He explained very well what was going on

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Very nice people

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June 17, 2023

5.0

He is good Dr.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Southgate is very good and cares about how his patients are doing. ask a lot of questions on how I am doing.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

He answered my questions and scheduled helpful lab tests.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Very personable. He and his assistant were absolutely wonderful. They tolerated my non stop talking too!! Lol

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June 08, 2023

4.0

So far so good, only time will tell.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

He and his intern were great and kept me informed as we progressed through my visit today.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

My previous experience with orthopedic surgeons is that I get a bit of a brush off since I'm a slightly overweight middle-aged woman with a boring painful knee instead of an athlete or interesting case. But Dr. Southgate was respectful and took lots of time to answer my questions. Great experience.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Took made me be pain free in my knees for which I have not ot been in years!

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Amable explains everything that is needed for his operation and that he is bilingual much better for people who do not understand English thanks

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He was courteous and attentive to my concerns.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Did an X-ray of my Knee then helped me get an MRI quickly.

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May 31, 2023

4.0

He seemed very nice but I didn’t see much of him.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to and answers my questions

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May 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Southgate is great. He listened and took time to explain things and answered all questions. He made sure to discuss medical options so I felt informed. He ensured I understood everything. Overall, very professional and caring doctor! So many doctors today don’t take time to listen or explain things; he does!

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Because of his attitude, because he makes himself explained as clearly as possible,

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Great caring and thorough Doctor.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

Because I think people deserve to receive the type of care that he provides he's an amazing doctor

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Southgate and staff is very good.

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May 14, 2023

5.0

Such a good doctor caring works with me help me with my insurance and amazing amazing man!!!

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May 12, 2023

5.0

Listened to me and took his time to make diagnosis and treatment plan.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Good at explaining options

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Friendly, listened to my questions, and gave options for my issue.

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April 23, 2023

5.0

very good doctor

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April 23, 2023

5.0

More care and friendly

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April 23, 2023

3.0

I will be better able to answer this question after surgery. Currently I am pleased

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April 22, 2023

5.0

The procedure went as planned and recovery is going well. I appreciated that he checked in on me twice on day of going home.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Gave me feedback and encouragement.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Great bed side manner and, answered all my questions!

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April 21, 2023

5.0

He’s shows concern for patients Listens to patient issues Answers questions, discuses and then explains next steps in treatment

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April 20, 2023

5.0

Oh WooW the Dr is super super friendly polite very patient he answers all my questions since I am his patient he is very aware of my health I am happy that he is my Dr

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April 19, 2023

5.0

He listens to his patients and their concerns and address each issue accordingly.

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April 18, 2023

5.0

He addresses the problem and takes action.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

Good attention, answers your questions and very kind

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April 10, 2023

5.0

He went out of his way calling me after my operation,also the next day

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April 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Richard Southgate is Amazing

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April 07, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and respectful

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April 07, 2023

5.0

dr. Southgate is an amazing person caring goes that extra mile explains everything.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

He's great at explaining everything.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Very detail with test results

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Intelligent and good communicator.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Bedside manner exceptional. Very informative. Answers all questions openly.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

He cares about patients, knowledgeable and helpful

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March 28, 2023

5.0

He was through, kind, answered all of my questions. Gave very constructive advice.

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March 28, 2023

5.0

Listens to your issues and takes the time to explain things. We made a video on how to work and where my brace

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