Peter J. Ostergaard, MD

Peter J. Ostergaard, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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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
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1498 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Takes care to explain everything. Understanding of my concerns. Great bedside manner!

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Good communicator Listens to patient concerns Practical Positive and realistic advice

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Excellent, professional, and nice

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April 26, 2025

5.0

I've recommended several of my coworkers because he's acknowledgeable and extremely patient with his patience.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

The Dr seems skilled and the surgery went well- no pain. Everyone was polite and caring

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and informed, explained everything well to me

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April 24, 2025

5.0

He's personable, listens and is very encouraging.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Great understanding of recovery methods and alternative options instead of surgery.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very likely. Dr. Ostergaard is knowledgeable, attentive, and takes the time to thoroughly explain everything. I feel confident and well cared for under his guidance.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Puts you at ease, answers your questions in a way you are able to understand.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Super kind, caring, made me Feel comfortable.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to, show great concern about my health care.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Punctual, listed to and answered my questions. Very empathetic

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April 17, 2025

5.0

This was my third visit and this is his specialty. So he knew what to do without really reading the X Rays. Professional in the labs molded the splints. To fit my wrist! perfectly.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind ortho doctor.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Personable and very knowledgeable

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He is a good Dr. not a 10 as it is not inexpensive to use this group

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April 15, 2025

5.0

I was very pleased with the care and explanations he provided to me. He took time to answer my questions and gave me a clear idea of what was happening to me and how to treat it.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Smart and thorough

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April 12, 2025

5.0

He seemed to be pleasant. Only spent 3 minutes with him. He ordered test.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

You seems to be thorough, intelligent, knowledgeable and I like his bedside manner. I am turned off by overly aggressive Physicians and those who don't offer reasonable Solutions to your current issues.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Seems to know what he's doing,

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April 11, 2025

5.0

I feel like I'm in good hands!

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He explains things thoroughly.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

He's GREAT

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Just very pleased

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April 08, 2025

5.0

I love Northwestern hospital. They Take good care of me all the time

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April 07, 2025

5.0

The treatment of his patients!

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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April 04, 2025

5.0

I was fortunate to have been paired with him for this visit. He was obviously knowledgeable and exuded passion for his specialty. He anticipated my concerns and addressed them in a caring, professional manner. Fabulous bedside manner. I learned some things about my condition. A very satisfying experience.

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April 01, 2025

4.0

To the point

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March 30, 2025

5.0

He took time to explain the x-rays, the healing process and the possibility of problems that might occur. He was attentive and responsive.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

He is professional, caring, and did skillful surgery.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

He is a highly competent compassionate physician who (sadly for me) diagnosed my hand problem, confirming my sense that the initial diagnosis in an out-of-state minute clinic was erroneous.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Because he really does care about your health and well-being as I said before

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He took time to explain everything to me in detail and recommended the best treatment.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Professional, kind, and efficient.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Was spot on

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Very good Dr Answered all my questions Explained everything well

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very personable, knowledgeable and clear about next steps for my situation

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and support

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Respectful and professional. Clear communicator. I felt comfortable under his care.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He was knowledgeable and explained everything very well.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

On time, to the point and had time to answer my questions

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Doctor was friendly, and explained my options clearly and effectively.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent Physician and he relates well with his patients.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Doctor answered all of my questions - nice than thorough ! Friendly

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Efficient, caring and invested in my situation

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is a talented surgeon with excellent interpersonal skills. He projects confidence, positivity, warmth and caring. He also supports patients to have the best outcomes during their recovery.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Strong knowledge of the issue. Precise diagnosis

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March 09, 2025

5.0

He listened to me and was extremely impressed with the care I received. Also, happy that I'm finally pain free.

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March 09, 2025

4.0

Doctor and staff was very polite patient and into the patient

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March 08, 2025

5.0

Fantastic Dr

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and effective at delivering information regarding my health.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and excellent communicator

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March 06, 2025

4.0

Dr Ostergaard was professional and attentive. He explained what he felt was going on w/my shoulder and gave me a prescription for physical therapy

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner so to speak

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor he is really engaged with the patients and has a lot of knowledge about procedures he is just a all around great doctor very friendly and communicates well with his patients I'm glad to have him for my Orthopedic Doctor.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Positive attitude.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Best service ever

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He's like a young Dr [ ]

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Ostergaard is thorough and takes the time to explain things

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard has an EXCELLENT bedside manner. He explained everything in an easy to understand way. He was on time and made me feel immediately at ease. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Ostergaard to anyone. He is also doing a great job with his PA.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is responsive, pleasant, communicates well and clearly.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard is great...punctual and always helpful

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He's personable, professional and he knows his field of work.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He listened to me and was very professional... Thank you

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Good communicator Practical information Knowledgeable and empathetic

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Love my new doctor ,care about his patients.all teammates are wonderful Great service

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Pleasant and explained everything perfectly. Kind and friendly

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard has excellent technique, is a great listener, is kind and clearly aims to educate about the physical situation and options for treatment.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Knew what was wrong and treated it quickly. Good communication skills

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Caring, concern and knowledgeable. Explained follow-up thoroughly.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable straightforward and friendly personality

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February 08, 2025

5.0

He knew exactly what was the issue and gave great advice on how to get better faster

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February 07, 2025

5.0

I almost cancelled my appointment thinking I didn't need to be seen. I was so relieved that I kept my appointment with Dr. Ostergaard. He diagnosed my condition with just a few questions, even predicted where it hurts (I was wondering how he read my mind) which only shows his expertise, and provided treatment and relief right away

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February 03, 2025

4.0

He provided me care that helped my pain

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Would want friends and relatives to have same experiences.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Thorough, thoughtful, efficient.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Listens well and explains everything in detail.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

He was very kind.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and secure knowing he was the surgeon. Most of all it was his mannerisms toward me, he gave me confidence and made me feel I was very important to him and NW.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Listened to my concerns and had a plan made quickly

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Explains the things in a proper way High knowledge

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Knows what he's doing. Explains things very well. Listens to my concerns. Proceeds quickly with treatment.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard and his team were very professional and explained in detail what my situation is, what my choices are and next steps going forward.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Very efficient, no nonsense, honed into the immediately relevant issues, very personable.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ostergaard was attentive, kind, had excellent bedside manner.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

He gets thing done

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and listens

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January 10, 2025

5.0

please revise this questionnaire. there is no need to respond to Q 1 if your comments in Q 2 are positive and complimentary. My request for an appointment was made diring my first phone call to this office, and for a date within two weeks of my call. Dr. Ostergaard was prompt, personable, and sat at a narrow table opposite me: (not across the room on a computer) which is so frequently the situation with other practitioners of many disciplines. Dr. Ostergaard had knowledge about the condition affecting my hands, explained the cause, and drew a diagram of the hand, including the mechanics that caused my swollen fingers to snap while attempting to pass the tendon through the space naturally allotted for that purpose. The Doctor also offered options for treatment, answered my questions, and involved me in the decision.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He was kind and thoughtful and listened to my concerns. My issue was addressed and although my problem has yet to be solved, steps are being g taken to get there.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He was super caring and kind and put me immediately at ease. He explains things in detail and makes sure you're comfortable with the process.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

My doctor explained everything very clear & to my understanding

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Thorough explanation and I wasn't rushed out.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Good communicator Practical advice Knowledgeable

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January 03, 2025

5.0

He explained everything in an understanding way

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Nice person and very experienced.

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Disclosures

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

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