Robert T. Nixon Jr, MD

Robert T. Nixon Jr, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

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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:

  • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Acl, meniscus, ligament tear
  • Arthritis
  • Bicep or tricep rupture
  • Biceps or pectoral rupture
  • Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
  • Calf or shin pain/strain
  • Dislocation
  • Elbow pain
  • Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis
  • Hamstring rupture or avulsion
  • Labral (cartilage that cushions a joint) tear or hip impingement (problem with the hip bones)
  • Labral tear or hip impingement
  • Pain
  • Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
  • Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
  • Shoulder replacement - new replacement
  • Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
  • Tendonitis or tennis elbow

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1987
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 1989
Fellowships:
Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center - 1993

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

2133 Ratings

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February 27, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough and doesn't rush to get you out of the examine. A true profeesional

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February 25, 2026

5.0

He is obviously very smart. He is very good at communicating and involves his patients deeply is the process of establishing the correct path of treatment

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February 23, 2026

5.0

He is a talented, intelligent, and skilled Dr.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Dr Nixon clearly explains and helps me as a patient understand my treatment options and what to expect and what we can do moving forward.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

He takes time to explain and answer all questions.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Straight forward. Experience.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very professional and patient.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Very gentle and willing to listen to find a solution to the problem does not jump to surgery

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Professional, understanding, informative

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February 10, 2026

5.0

I like Dr Nixon

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February 06, 2026

5.0

He really cares about his patients and takes the time to listen to all your concerns and finds a solution to your medical needs.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Love this guy. Calm, confident, reassuring. Offers easy to understand explanations and solutions. Really appreciate him helping me out. You can tell he loves his field of expertise.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He is a good doctor, thorough, and explains matters cogently and succinctly.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr Nixon walked me through the procedure very carefully and that helps ease any nerves I might have had.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Caring, thoughtful, professional. Answered all questions.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He understands and has compassion for my care . He explains options so I understand. When I get to point I need surgery he's my man .

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Great doctor who has the experience all the patients need and want!!

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January 28, 2026

5.0

He has been my doctor since I hurt myself pretty badly and I continue to go to him because I trust the care he provides

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and takes his time explaining the purpose for treatment.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Nixon really listens to your concerns and explains the why.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Listen and answer all my questions

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Professional

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Great doc... been with him for over 30 years. I trust him

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Excellent patient care

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 10, 2026

5.0

He's smart, honest, to the point and a wonderful surgeon!

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January 09, 2026

5.0

They know what they are doing and that's why I and back. I'll highly recommend you to anyone who needs health care

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He explained everything very well and is gentle

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January 08, 2026

4.0

I felt like my symptoms must be "routine" since the doctor seemed to have a repeated "script" of answers. He answered my questions.

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January 07, 2026

4.0

He is bright, honest and knowledgeable.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

He sat down to talk with me, it did not feel as if he was in a hurry to walk out and he listened and provided me the needed treatment plan to help me

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Nice

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Who doesn't need a great doctor?

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Knowledge and communication was very easy to understand

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Highly professional, with experience, lisen to your concerns, explains in details your conditions and treatment. THANK YOU!

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He's a straight shooter and explains things and an understandable manner

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Knows what he is doing

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Laid back doctor. He makes u feel at ease. Very comforting

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Professional

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He takes very good of the patient

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor, very knowledgeable and informative

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent discussion about chances with my right knee

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Explained things that I was not aware of.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Very efficient, knowledgeable, and thorough

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December 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very through and listens to what is going on.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Thorough

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon sat down and explained everything that was wrong with my shoulder. What could be done and what we could start with he gave me the shot that I needed. I hope everything works out. What a great doctor.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

They're amazing and thorough

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Very nice Doctor explains everything takes his time to go over stuff. I love the communication.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very good Doctor!

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Listened to my issues and treated my shoulder. He advised me on my back pain

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Thorough in explanation.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and thorough

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Explained diagnosis and plan for improvement.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon has been watching the steps in my care for repairing a broken arm socket very carefully. He is conservative, but knows when my healing is not quite right and I will probably need surgery.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient oriented, answers and explains procedures and disease process well

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November 13, 2025

5.0

I definitely would feel comfortable recommending him professionally. We only have praise for him and his work

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Thorough,

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November 12, 2025

5.0

dr nixon in the past and have good results in the past

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November 09, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and explains what the issues are and gives options to take care of the issue

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Plans moving forward.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon was very good at explaining the procedure, performing the procedure and now going through follow ups.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns, and responded in a manner that I was able to comprehend.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Very nice. Listened to my concerns.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Nixon is one of the great ones! Would recommend to everyone!

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon is very good what he does. For instance he injects my knee now for couple of years and he is good at it. Now I am going with both of my knees for gel injections... they hurt. I wish he would use topical naming cream or some kind of injections so it would hurt much.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He doesn't just call in pain meds without getting to the bottom of what is causing the pain.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

His knowledge and openness.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

I already recommended him to my twin. My husband had recommended him to me.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

He listens and discusses the entire process

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October 17, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon it's a very easy to understand doctor. He explains every question very well. Every doubt I have he answer it to me. I really recommend him.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He was very careful to explain my condition for me

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Did decent job of explaining.

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Outstanding professional!

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October 08, 2025

5.0

The knowledge that you get from dr.Nixon makes you understand everything about your surgery.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Good dr, but if I had to ask for one thing I'd like better, it would be to allow me to talk more so I know he fully understands my symptoms/situation.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

He knows his stuff!

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September 29, 2025

5.0

He explains everything and resolves the issue

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Very professional, helpful, and quality of healthcare provided.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon provided outstanding surgical care. His post-op care was clear and thorough.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Honest professional

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon took the time to explain the diagnosis, discuss recommended next steps, and answer my questions, He used language that was understandable to me.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Caring and thorough.

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Explains in detail reason behind what is causing pain/injury.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

I already have and those I referred are just as pleased with their medical treatment

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Nixon is compassionate with good bedside manner!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Saved my leg. Honest

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Really good guy.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

He explained the results of my MRI in terms I could understand, and we discussed next steps to be taken.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He listens to you and is straight forward. No b s.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon is one of the best MD's.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon Took his time to explain everything and answer all of my questions.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Consistent, attentive, professional

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and took time to explain the issue and procedure.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Nixon was very thorough in explaining the prognosis, and easily answered my questions and concerns.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Straight forward with patients.

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August 23, 2025

5.0

He's an excellent doctor

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Robert T. Nixon Jr, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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