Christopher Hicks, MD

Christopher Hicks, MD

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2014
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2018
Fellowships:
University of Virginia Medical Center - 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 28, 2024

5.0

Great guy with a good commonsense approach to the issues. Open to other options and willing to discuss them. A good understanding of injuries caused by stressful activities and how to fix them. I have recommended Dr Hicks to several people and two of them have already seen him. They were both very impressed with him.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is very professional. He explains thoroughly what his view is, he always checks to make sure the patient is on the same page and comfortable with any procedure. He does not convince the patient to take any medications or surgery right away. He makes sure the patient is comfortable, updated, and gives knowledge before taking any steps. When he does apply any procedure he makes sure he does tell you each step before and during the process to make sure the patient is at peace.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Received excellent Care

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is wonderful. Appointment was on time and we came up with a treatment plan that works for me and let me know next steps if needed.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

He tries to not hurt me

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He's an active listener and responder with amazing suggestions and plans.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is very thorough in getting information about symptoms, his physical exam and providing an explanation about the diagnosis and treatment plan.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He is kind, smart, compassionate and truly is interested in helping you

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April 20, 2024

5.0

He is amazing. He treats you with respect. He gives options for care and advises what he thinks will work. It is nice to be able to discuss options before deciding what to do. Besides a great doctor he is a great person

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and listens to all of your concerns. He also explains and answers all of your questions. He seems very genuine and caring.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Very caring and professional

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Hicks is very good

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He was super kind, caring, and professional.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Treats you like a person. Friendly and personable

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April 17, 2024

5.0

I am happy with the care I received

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is one of the best doctors I have ever been to. He explains technical things in a way that is comprehensive, clear —- and considerate. He is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful man.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Had a wonderful first visit. Very impressed with his knowledge

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He was very nice, he explained the procedure and I never felt a think.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is so thorough and right on the mark

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, caring, treatment was effective

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Great guy with very good insights and a significant understanding how people like me use their body - HARD.

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April 12, 2024

4.0

Dr. Hicks was thorough, kind, and perfect with his explanation and delivery on our injuries.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Hicks was very thorough. He listened well and asked clarifying questions. He did not make me feel rushed. He gave clear instructions on medication, physical therapy and next steps.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Again answered my concerns in a friendly and timely manner.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is an excellent communicator and shows great respect to patients.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable in his Profession.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

I like him, I can talk to him.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

A very pleasant Dr. to work with

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He is so empathetic and really cares about patients.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is such a compassionate doctor who goes 110% to help his patient. Best doctor ever.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Super smart guy. Very impressive and a very nice person!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Same as above he also is so good at the needle. I barely feel it.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks is a caring, compassionate and informative doctor. He has incredible bedside manner.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He was so helpful for me and very interested in your reason for seeing him. Just a great experience.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Everything Dr. Hicks told me about my hip steroid injection, from the prep, the number and types of shots, what happens afterwards - was all informative, done in an easy to explain manner— and all was true. I appreciated the doctor’s care and the entire team. It was perfect!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

I will definitely recommend him to anyone I come across seeking orthopedic treatment.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He is great he allows me to make decisions about what is good and what will work for me and gave me some options not just his own decisions- I know he is busy, but he allows me ask questions and doesn’t seem rushed to leave the room! Good bedside manner!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Went through all options and was very kind and personable. Made me feel comfortable.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Hicks is a very friendly, outgoing and good at what he does. He explained everything, and his assistant is very professional as well...10 🌟

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He was responsive and knowledgeable. Also good communications.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Took time to explain diagnosis and possible treatments.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Absolutely 💯%. He listens and knows what he's doing. Explains his treatment plan and answers my questions

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, caring.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Hicks was very personable.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Terrific bedside manner. Extremely professional in his diagnosis. Very thorough discussing the treatment plan. One of the best doctors I’ve ever seen.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Great doctor good beside manor cares and listen to his patients. Doesn’t rush take time to listen to come up with a plan that’s best for the patients.great doctor would recommend him to anyone.!!!!

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March 09, 2024

5.0

I like how comfortable he makes me feel Safe

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March 08, 2024

5.0

very professional

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is very professional

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March 06, 2024

5.0

No doubt, Dr. Christopher Hicks gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He has helped me so very much!!!

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent evaluation and feedback.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks was thorough and explained things well. He was very personable and easy to talk to, and he listened to my questions and concerns. He took enough time and was not rushing. I would see him again.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent knowledgeable doctor. Keep up the great work.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very understanding to my pain, pinpointed quickly, explained options clearly, and very good bedside manner.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He listened well and quickly determined my next steps for physical therapy

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He’s amazing!!He listened to my physical issues. The procedure went great!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, pleasant, explained procedure, listened to what I had to say. Did not rush the visit

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, talk to you not at you and everyone is nice there

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Dr, Hicks is amazing! Professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and personable. I always feel comfortable, welcome and especially heard when speaking with him.

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February 23, 2024

4.0

First visit seemed thorough and we were happy with him. He came recommend from a friend.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He is very good at what he does and he is kind and explains things very well. I feel he really cares about the people he treats . He has an excellent personality.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Friendly and respectful Good bedside manner

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Answered all questions and made me feel very comfortable. He’s very compassionate.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks was friendly and informative. Took the time to talk to me and explain my diagnosis and plan of care.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He listens to what I have to say.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

The best in explaining what he is going to do & what the next steps will be. Very friendly & he loves sports like me

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Hicks is very knowledgeable, great listener, very nice and has good sense of humor to boot. His focus for those training and in athletics is a huge bonus.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

He took his time and came to the correct conclusion

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He checked my feet thoroughly and told me things I could do to help the pain.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

When you find a good Dr you want to share.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He very professional and caring about his patients.!!!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He was great with his explanation of what went on during the visit.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He’s very personable and straightforward and it’s appreciated.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Can't get better treatment anywhere else. I Trust him completely.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He takes his time with explaining procedure and his personality puts me at ease... Hes very skillful at giving me my hip injections of which Ive had two of. And I get very good results.. the pain ive had is relieved which enables me to take care of myself and my home.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very nice along with being professional and informative !!!!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is excellent in his field; very knowledgable , skilled and personable.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is very precise, knowledgeable, and understanding of my medical history.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

When it comes to Orthopedic shoulder issues & other related issues, you won't need a 2nd opinion. Look no further! Find Dr. Hicks! You will appreciate his thoroughness. He's always been so easy to talk through my current or ongoing challenges. He let's me express myself. Dr. Hicks HEARS me...He REALLY listens! His bedside manner is kind and considerate. And he answers my questions.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough in asking me about my symptoms. He explained everything in detail and walked me through the injection procedure. He was personable and kind.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Responsive and empathetic.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant and knowledgeable

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Christopher Hicks was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and had a great bedside manner and approach with our daughter and my husband and I really enjoyed our connection with him as well this afternoon. Deep medical knowledge of concussions. Took a lot of time to ask Sophie great questions about what she was feeling and why and then explained many things to all of us in the room. I was highly impressed by Dr. Hicks.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

After 18 months of chronic heel pain, six previous doctors, and multiple non-invasive procedures, Dr. Hicks found the root cause of my heel pain. I am walking pain free. He is my HERO!!!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is so thorough. Answers all questions explains what’s going .. new things to try. He is an amazing person/ md. He listens and has a great bed side manner .

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks was personable, and I felt like he was not in a hurry to get to his next patient.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He is caring, professional, listens, makes suggestions and takes time with his patients.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Great guy knows his stuff

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January 26, 2024

5.0

The Dr is good with follow through.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks has it all: knowledge, expertise, communication skills, and great bedside manner. I am so glad to work with him.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He seem he know what he talking very nice an he listen an answer all my questions

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He's the only northwestern doctor I've ever had. Cant rate the rest

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hicks did a great job helping my daughter with her knee pain. He shook her hand and talked to her in a kind, knowledgeable manner.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He’s good

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January 16, 2024

5.0

He was so kind and very sympathetic with the situation not making it embarrassing and making it a very painless procedure!!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Because he explains, is kind, is gentle and he is patient.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, great at making his patients feel listened to and heard, clearly compassionate about his care

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