Bruce Ross Dolitsky, MD

Bruce Ross Dolitsky, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1981
Residency:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1986

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Palos Hospital

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4.9
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April 28, 2024

5.0

Very respectful and ver good doctor

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He is good

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Great Dr. wonderful sense of humor.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

As written above…he is knowledgeable, professional, thorough, kind, and helpful. He inspires confidence in the orthopedic department of NM.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Explains in detail

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Very caring doctor & makes you feel you are in good hands he listens to your concerns & explains procedures Wonderful doctor!

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Personable & professional. He cares about his patients as people, not just appointments.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Bruce is great. Always willing to listen and offer what is best for me.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Good advice as well as a good listener.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Very caring and pleasant

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April 15, 2024

5.0

He’s very concerned about my needs

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Very nice doctor - took time to explain my situation and explored options for care. He made sure I had his business card to be able to reach his practice directly. I felt very comfortable and confident with this doctor.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

He's skillful and cares about his patients.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner, clear and concise explanations, thoughtfulness and care.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky is very knowledgeable and a caring physician. He did not concentrate what he could not do for me, but instead looked for viable solutions/treatments to help me at this time in my life. I felt he really cared and would do or recommend what was best going forward. A treasure!!!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

The best

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Excellent job

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March 28, 2024

5.0

He is very patient. Asks questions about what I am feeling and what I should expect.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Took time with me and was very pleasant!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Warm and fuzzy!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He took the time to discuss the procedure thoroughly

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Listens to the patient, eager to help, puts you at ease.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent exam and explanation of my problem

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March 25, 2024

5.0

My knee replacement was a success. The Dr explained everything so I knew what to expect.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He’s the best!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bruce Dolitsky is very professional and cares about your health and goes above and beyond to make sure you understand the procedure or if you have any additional questions.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He replaced both my knees in 2006 & 2007 & I have been going to him since for my shoulder problems. He & my primary Dr are the only drs that care about their patients & treatment them like family.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Since my knee replacement he’s been very attentive and always there when I’ve needed him even at short notice

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Kind, caring, on time. Attentive.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

His remarkable caring for patients are definitely above average

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March 11, 2024

5.0

He's a great doctor

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and kindness

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Good doctor

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Awesome great Doctor. Would not go anywhere else.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, efficient, successful, and friendly

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable, competent, and compassionate physician. He carefully listened to my concerns and questions, and responded to each and every one. He understood that I was reluctant to take addictive medications, and gave me other tools to relieve the pain from my broken ankle.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

The best in medical knowledge and compassion.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He’s very caring

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He the best

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr is very empathetic and understands you pain.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, caring. Took care of my problem right away and I’m feeling better too

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very realistic, no sugar coating things. Very patient and caring.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Listens, very understanding. Efficient, addresses all concerns

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Nice friendly and he listened , and concern.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and patient. :) He was the only orthopedic doctor that took the time to explain and let me see the X-rays from every angle

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I like his "bedside" manner. He's frank, straightforward and does not leave you waiting unnecessarily.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Some doctors rush through their check list without hearing what patients have to say. Dr. Dolitsky was the exact opposite of this. He took time to address my concerns gave options for treatment, listened to my feedback and provided a solution that was acceptable to me in comfortable setting and time frame

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Professional!Explained the procedure made everything comfortable!

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Friendly knowledgeable skills

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February 17, 2024

5.0

listens to you. shows you xrays and explains

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February 15, 2024

5.0

very compassionate man

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February 13, 2024

5.0

excellent surgeon, caring, explains everything ,great follow up

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He is reassuring. I trust him fully.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He explained everything so I could understand it

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He’s personably, professional, and takes his time to make sure you understand everything.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very kind Dr. He takes his time talks to me I like him

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Listens, cares, helps you in any way.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

As I stated, he’s an excellent doctor and surgeon. I’ve been a patient of his for more than 25 years.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

I have already referred several people to him and they were also very pleased with him.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

good

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February 05, 2024

5.0

My favorite doctor, always listen to you and spent time to know you.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Listen to me. Explained options. I participated in the procedure decision

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky was very attentive and explained everything thoroughly. Very easy to talk to

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Kind and explained procedures and outcomes well

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate and knowledgeable doctor that also gives painless shots.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Listens.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky is friendly, and very knowledgeable.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

awesome

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very nice. Very good advice.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Dolitsky is great guy who always makes me feel good about my rehab and progress. He always asks how I feel and how things are going in general. I always feel good after my appointment.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very professional . Listens and answers all questions.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky is alway through and iinformative about treatment and options. Also, his nurse is great.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He pays attention to what the patient tells him. He also answers any questions asked.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Always caring and asks questions.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Friendly knowledgable

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Approachable, Informative and thorough.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr.Dolitsky is an vey and kind doctor. He takes. The time to get to know his patients , answers all questions, explains everything.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manners. Talks to you straight up. He did my other hip 8 years ago. Wasn’t disappointed with this second hip replacement he did this time.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

5 successful operations in the last 15 years.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

He cares about you. His bedside manner is unbelievable. He makes you feel so comfortable. I always feel great when I say goodbye. She is one of the kind and his nurse Carol is outstanding.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He takes good care of my family.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

friendly, caring, and did a great job on my two carpal tunnel surgeries

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very engaging, explained everything thoroughly, very knowledgeable

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January 09, 2024

5.0

I just did

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky listened to all my concerns about my knee pain . He explained very thoroughly the procedures for the total knee replacement as well as showed me what the replacement looks like.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

He explains everything in simple to understand language. Gives various options and pros and cons to the options

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Best ortho ever. Great care.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

He was been my knee doctor for many years

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Dolitsky is one of the best. This is the second joint he's replaced on me.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

He explained what he was doing and he seems to care

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Because I think he can help others

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Again he is competent and friendly

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He took care of my rt knee pain right away

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He is so down to earth professional

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky is an amazing doctor who truly cares about his patients.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He ans his staff care.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He is the best, have tried others

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Simply the best. He is kind and caring. He just did knee replacement and everything went smoothly.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dolitsky has definitely shown me that he is an excellent physician who takes care of his patients.

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Bruce Ross Dolitsky, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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