Peter J. Ostergaard, MD

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1784 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

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Arthritis
Bicep or tricep rupture
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Bite
Cut/laceration/tendon laceration/puncture wound/amputation
Cyst
Elbow dislocation
Elbow pain
Finger dislocation
Hand cut, laceration (deep cut), tendon laceration, puncture wound, amputation

Infection/abscess
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Pain/other
Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
Shoulder replacement - new replacement
Surgical consult
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Tendonitis or tennis elbow
Trigger finger

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Medical School - 2016
Residency:: Massachusetts General/Harvard Medical School - 2021
Fellowships:: Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2022

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (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

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4.9

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1784 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Ostergaard was warm and very efficient in treating my fractured wrist

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner, doesn't talk down to patient. Partnership approach to care.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Takes his time and really listens to you explain what is going on.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

He's friendly and competent. Treats me as an individual.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

I'm very please with the results and care I received.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Their service was good.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

He is a very good doctor

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February 23, 2026

5.0

He explained every step and was on time and proffesional

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Great MD. Very thorough and kind. Takes time to explain everything. All questions answered

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February 23, 2026

5.0

His persona radiates confidence and professionalism. He's friendly, personable, relatable.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is a highly skilled and knowledgeable orthopedic doctor. He's the best doctor in his field of service.

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Provided excellent care

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is a fantastic orthopedic surgeon. He was able perfectly diagnose the lingering joint injury to my thumb. Soon after an MRI and during in-patient surgery, he drained my ganglion cyst and provided a sustainable steroid to bring my range of motion back to near normal, pain free.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

He is an exceptional doctor.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Peter will explain things to you where you can understand it. If you have any question he will give me the answer anyway that you can understand.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Surgery was painless and quick.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He was professional, knowledgeable, personable.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Great communication

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Straight forward, and to the point, and yet instills great confidence with his conclusions for treatment.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Professional. Explains clearly

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February 09, 2026

5.0

He make you feel real comfortable while you have a surgery and I feel that everything with positive with my surgery

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very nice, polite and he gets straight to the point.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Great communication.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Professional & courteous

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Seems to be an outstanding professional with an easy and approachable manner.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard explained my condition and the treatment in clear concise language. I felt like my problem was addressed and treated.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard explains everything clearly, answers all questions, and is concerned about my wellbeing.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard goes above and beyond. He is kind and shows genuine concern for your condition. He explains things clearly, answers all of your questions, and takes the time to make sure you understand. It's obvious that he truly cares and works hard to help his patients be pain-free.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very easy to talk to along with his PA-C , he explained clearly my condition.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. O was extremely kind, thorough, respectful, and efficient. He explained the entire procedure, showed me the x-rays and described what's wrong with my thumb. He was very encouraging and made me feel really comfortable.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He's brilliant and kind and a great doc

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He was personal, knowledgeable and friendly.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Personable, humorous, efficient.

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January 28, 2026

4.0

i liked he was respectful and explained things to me. i did not have surgery yet though and do don't know much more

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard, MD Is a doctor that cares for the patient , knows how to calm one, educated how to improve one' health and he is very knowledgeable what needs to be done to improve one' hand...

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Very respectful, great explanation of diagnosis and quick treatment

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Takes time to address all questions and explain the required surgery and expectations.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

January 19 was a brief initial visit, but Dr. Ostergaard was on time, articulate, flexible, and sketched out a clear plan for what next.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 24, 2026

5.0

I appreciated Dr Ostergaard's comforting style and efficient manner. I felt entirely comfortable with him.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Very personable.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Fast service, knowledgeable.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He provided a clear explanation of my situation and offered a progressive and comprehensive plan for treatment.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

An incredible Tech, RN, PA and MD team! Thank you.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, professional and the surgery went well.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Great manner, listens and helped me with my hand so much

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He is the best orthopedic doctor.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very professional advice and courtesy

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very thoughtful and knowledgeable

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable. Spent time explaining the care I would get

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January 12, 2026

5.0

We just started working together, but seems very personable. I feel very comfortable and confident with the information he gave me.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Very concerned

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Professional patient and knowledgeable

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is extremely easy to talk to, explains everything thoroughly.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Peter is personable, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Appreciate the time he takes to walk me through issues, options, and outcomes.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, professional, prompt, easy to talk with

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January 07, 2026

5.0

superb doctor

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Great personality, very knowledgeable in treating the injury.

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January 06, 2026

4.0

Still getting to know him. So far, so good.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Listens and is great at his job.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

He was attentive, explained things well, really good experience.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

He's intelligent, calm and provides a clear message.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Prompt & thorough

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Very professional in real that's all I asked for and that's my reason

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Professional knowledgeable and compassionate

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December 29, 2025

5.0

He was very forthcoming with any information i wanted to know

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Great listener. Offers reasonable solutions. Very competent and kind.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Great communicator. Listens and responds to questions, concerns, etc.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He is a good surgeon he talks to you about the procedure and how everything's gonna come out

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December 22, 2025

5.0

In and out and feeling great.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Understanding and empathetic

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr was very detailed in his explanation of my situation. He was also incredibly nice.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Understood all my issues

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December 19, 2025

5.0

He was polite, caring, listened to my concerns and provide a detailed account of my injury. Asked if I had questions and gave his undivided attention and provided options to best help me heal. He is one of the best Doctors I have had the pleasure of meeting.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Thank you for being supper accommodating! I was late and didn't expect to be seen. Thank you for making "room." Dr. Ostergaard was fantastic!! He knew right away what was happening with my had. Provided the explanation and proceeded to treat. I couldn't have asked for a better visit.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough!

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He's exceptionally knowledgeable and able to translate it in layman's terms and efficient in identifying the issue at hand and solving it with the best interest in the patient.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Hard to find a good doctor that is personable. He is both.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Ensures I have a comprehensive understanding of what he sees and how to proceed, whether next steps are treatment or observation.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard was very kind and concerned with my recovery. Thorough explanation as to what to expect.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor, very helpful and great personality

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December 09, 2025

5.0

ked good questions

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent kind care and consideration for my medical condition

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Quite professional and very knowledgeable. Gave reasons for diagnosis of present condition as well as potential outcomes

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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December 08, 2025

5.0

My first time visiting with him and I felt very comfortable with his ideas to treat my pain.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He's a straight shooter, kind, and trustworthy.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

He was friendly and objective about my situation. I felt I was heard.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Lets you know what our options are and what to expect from the surgery.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

he explains things very well

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, good listener, good communicator.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Super nice.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Knows what's going on. Very strait forward approach. Not afraid to tell my wife to push harder.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Attentive, he changed schedule to fit my surgery in due to need for quick response to arm trauma. Takes time to explain procedures.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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Disclosures

Peter J. Ostergaard, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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