Michael D. Stover, MD

Michael D. Stover, MD

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A Different Approach to Hip Replacement

After the death of his bone tissue, firefighter returned to the job after a unique hip replacement surgery at Northwestern Medicine.

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine - 1990
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 1996
Fellowships:
Carolinas Medical Center - 1997
Good Samaritan Hospital - 1998

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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:
Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
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April 29, 2024

5.0

Very nice and polite physician. Explains everything.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to see what the problem is and always offer measures to help

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover is the coolest doctor i ever had and i like that he’s honest with me about his diagnosis.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

I'm 12 days post surgery as I write this and so far the outcome is very positive.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Honest and timely

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover is so caring, knowledgeable and excellent bedside manner! Received the best care from him!

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April 29, 2024

5.0

My hip operation has been a great success. Dr Stover has gone over my progress with me from right after the operation to today’s review and had me schedule a further review july [ ].

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April 26, 2024

5.0

He is an amazing surgeon and quite a nice person.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

professional friendly kind informative

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and patient. He explains the diagnosis and treatment, and then answers all questions without showing disdain, impatience, or being condescending.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

How can you beat the best.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very happy with my surgery.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Based on results from a previous procedure, I know that Dr. Stover provides outstanding care. Also, I appreciate that he listens to my concerns and offers appropriate suggestions for treatment, not simply surgical ones.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He’s the best! Great surgeon. Good bedside manner.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

I felt Dr Michael Stover and his team gave me excellent care. My surgery was a success and I’m recovering quickly

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Thorough and patient

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Extremely competent and efficient. Great communication

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Competent and efficient

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Answered all my questions and was supportive and logical and all the next steps.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover is he absolute best. His bedside manner is top of the line and his skills and knowledge you can't beat. He knew exactly what was wrong with me just by his physical exam, when other Doctors for years missed it. I am forever grateful.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable, about my condition, l had a hip replacement 5 years ago & l am doing fine, his experience & profession is superb, he explained any concerns l might have & he is very nice & he cares about his patients

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Kind Explained Proactive

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover was so kind and explained what my issues are. He took time to answer all my questions. I feel very confindent in his care.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He is a great surgeon. Skilled, professional, personable,etc.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

I am truly amazed that it works so well.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and to the point

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He and his team has been great.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and great conversational manner in explaining things. Trust him to do my surgery

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He was polite ,listened to all my issues, did a awesome job with the examination over all a very pleasant experience

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover is excellent. I have had both hips done by him and had outstanding results and care. He takes the time to listen and understand your issues

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I would certainly recommend Dr. Stover and his caring Team to anyone inquiring about hip replacement surgery!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He is a top surgeon with a very kind, gentle and courteous demeanor.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I have recommended him to anyone who will listen to me! Dr Stover is a Rockstar!!!!!

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover gave us his full attention, answered questions and listened to our concerns.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Love the doctors care and listening to my concerns. His staff are equally attentive to my care.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover is a really cool doctor. He’s nice and he’s a fun doctor and he gets to the problem that has you there in the first place.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very good at what he does!!

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March 23, 2024

4.0

I’ve just met Dr. Stover, other than having to maneuver my leg to see how bad my situation is, is a given, he had to do that. I believe him to be a good Doctor. I look forward to working with him to correct my problem,

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Understood my problem n give options

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March 18, 2024

5.0

All the people are friendly & I love that

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Very good professional service

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Kind and competent

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March 16, 2024

5.0

He was compassionate and patient. He answered all my questions and gave me time during our conversation to process important care information and ensured I understood the plan of care. He was proactive in finding the cause of my rapid degeneration that is causing so much pain.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent orthopedic MD. Lots of helpful advise

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March 15, 2024

5.0

sympathetic, clear communicator

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March 15, 2024

5.0

We was just great explaining the procedure I came to talk to him about.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover has taken really good care of me and is always transparent

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover replaced both of my hips 5 years ago! Amazing surgeon and top notch doctor. He cares about his patients.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Straightforward, attentive, appears very capable.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

My surgery was a success.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

fabulous dr... takes the time to fix you

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is amazing!! Very talented, professional and great communicatior

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover was very attentive, took his time to explain the xrays and mri to me. Explained why i had the condition that requires the surgery and what to expect.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He takes care of me as a whole person and really listens and reacts to my concerns.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Simple; he’s the best

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March 02, 2024

5.0

A real professional with great bedside manner

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor, very professional, and I feel great post operation.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He’s the best all around!!!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Takes time with patients. Clear understanding of what he is doing!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Concerns with what is your problem and giving you thorough examination and giving you your findings and explain all options there is available to you and follow through from beginning to end

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February 28, 2024

5.0

The brocken pelvis required special expertise. In another locality I might not have survived.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, caring, and understanding

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He’s professional, pleasant and thorough. He explains things in a manner that’s easy to understand and follow.

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February 25, 2024

4.0

Very professional and caring

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February 25, 2024

5.0

His professionalism is a cut above the rest.

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February 24, 2024

4.0

Dr. Stover is a very good surgeon. I had an excellent result from my hip replacement surgery. My follow up care was excellent as well.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Thorough exam and straightforward assessment and recommendation

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Kind, answers all questions so you can understand what he’s talking about. He’s also very thorough.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Highly skilled

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Came highly recommended and he and his PA were completely attentiveand vwery helpful.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Excelente doctor

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover is highly accomplished, a terrific communicator — imparting information in accessible form — and has great bedside manner — friendly, comfortable.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover is one of the most knowledgeable, competent, caring and trustworthy physicians I have ever encountered in my sixty years.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Everything has been so smooth. No complications. His reputation as the best has been true in my care.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover is an exceptional surgeon who together with his fine team kept me well informed and reassured through my hip replacement journey. I always felt I was receiving the best possible treatment.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Took his time, answered all questions and made us feel comfortable.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Very nice explained about my problems and plan what he is going to do have me pick what I want take time to show me on x-rays

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Provided excellent care. He and staff were very responsive and promptly responded to phone calls and my chart messages

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very professional and caring.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is just so great… He did a great job on my hip replacement. Sometimes I even forget that I have a “new” hip!

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January 29, 2024

4.0

Friendly and knows his stuff.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

I really liked Dr. Stover. He personally examined me and double checked everything extensively. He offered excellent explanations and was the first surgeon I've consulted with on this issue to suggest a trial hip injection first so I can determine the pain relief I will feel specific to the hip issue. Again, his stellar reputation proceeded him so I felt fortunate to get an appointment with him. He's Al's pretty funny which helps when we're talking about complex and painful medical problems

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January 24, 2024

5.0

His knowledge of his craft. That he always thinks long term in his treatment plan. Very efficient.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover and Assistant we’re very Informative about explaining to me my situation I definitely will recommend Him

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He is professional and takes time to answer questions and he is effective in dealing with your issues.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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January 24, 2024

5.0

All the reasons above and because I had 0 issues with my new hip. The surgery and recovery went smoothly. Excellent bedside manners.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He took his time to listen to complaint and explained line of care in understandable terms . He was professional and humane at the same time.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Expertise knowledgeable detailed percise Stellar support staff Friendly bedside manner Trusting

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Skilled surgeon, empathetic and excellent communicator

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Comprehensive exam, thoughtful plan of care, avoided unnecessary testing

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Calm, knowledgeable. The best in his field. Understands how important being active is.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

He’s great!

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Stover displayed empathy and understanding. He never made me feel rushed or dismissed.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stover has taken time and patience with my needs and concerns.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

I appreciate him answering my questions and providing information I needed to understand, comprehend the surgery I am about to have.

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January 08, 2024

4.0

Great outcome

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Don't tell him but he's a great Dr. It will go to his head greatest Dr. With a great crew you are lucky to have him.

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