Graduated from University of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Orland Park Orthopedics
4 office locations
4.36
143 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
He took the time to answer our questions and explain the healing process to us. Would highly recommend him.
April 1, 2019Initials hidden
When describing medical terms we did not know he used pictures which helped.
He also provides his professional opinion but also provided my daughter with options.
Everyone in the office was very pleasant!
December 11, 2018Janae B.Verified patient
Office locations
1
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Orland Park Orthopedics
354.5 mi · 700 West Van Buren Street, Suite C1, Chicago, IL, 60607
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Rotator cuff injury
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Rotator cuff injury
More about Dr. Blair Rhode, MD
Dr. Rhode completed his sports medicine training at the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. This is an accredited fellowship institution where Dr. Rhode spent an additional year training in complicated reconstruction of the shoulder, knee and elbow. Prior to that, he completed his five-year surgical residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and his four-year medical training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr. Rhode is also triple-board certified in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, which governs impairment ratings.
Dr. Rhode is trained in all orthopedic injuries and specializes in knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstruction. He has received specialty training in all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder instability repair and knee ligament reconstruction. He was one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform the Oxford partial knee replacement and the double bundle ACL reconstruction.
Dr. Rhode frequently serves as an educator for the Arthroscopy Association of America, teaching other orthopedic surgeons knee and shoulder arthroscopy. Surgeons trust Dr. Rhode to teach them the complicated procedures that they perform in their own practice.
"My goal is to educate the patient such that they understand their condition and the risks and benefits of each treatment. Most aspects of orthopedic surgery are not life and death situations. More often, a change in quality of life must be weighed against the risks of a particular treatment. An informed patient is able to determine what course of treatment is appropriate for them."
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Southern California Center for Sports Medicine, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Practice
Orland Park Orthopedics
Affiliation
MetroSouth Medical Center
Palos Community Hospital
Silver Cross Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Professional memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1740473081
Blair Rhode does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.36
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.56
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143 reviews
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Too cocky for me. He was unprofessional and very full of himself. He spent no time asking me much of anything.
September 28, 2014Jacqualine S.Verified patient
He took the time to answer our questions and explain the healing process to us. Would highly recommend him.
April 1, 2019Initials hidden
PA wasn’t interested in what I had to say about my knee injury. It was a sales pitch for physical therapy.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Consummate professional! Very knowledgeable & informative. Great experience & I will be returning!
April 20, 2015Eduardo F.Verified patient
Outsanding visit, a doctor that takes the time to listen to his patients questions and concerns!
May 16, 2016Steve V.Verified patient
Dr. Rhode was amazing and I look forward to continuing to work with him. Highly recommend!
November 21, 2018Deanna C.Verified patient
Great doctor, great office. Very personable and good at explaining medical options.
August 17, 2017James K.Verified patient
Great bedside manner very friendly
And knowledgeable. I enjoyed his staff as well
October 10, 2017Initials hidden
Great office! I felt heard by the doctor. Clean. Great staff! Would recommend ;)
May 1, 2019Mackenzie S.Verified patient
He's a very sociable doctor. I feel he can help, with a quicker turnaround.
September 8, 2017Willie W.Verified patient
Quick and painless. Good diagnosis and no procedures needed due to opinion.
June 19, 2014Patrick P.Verified patient
Dr Rhode never seems rushed and takes the time to find the problem
July 17, 2020William S.Verified patient
Met with the PA who was very thorough and answered all my quesitons
December 12, 2014Initials hidden
Very professional and knowledgeable, definitely would go back!!
February 16, 2018Jacques E.Verified patient
Seen by the assistant for lumbar sprain. was very good.
September 12, 2019Isha B.Verified patient
Absolute professional. Highly recommended!!!
August 17, 2020Donald S.Verified patient
Good doc.
June 17, 2019Joe L.Verified patient
When describing medical terms we did not know he used pictures which helped.
He also provides his professional opinion but also provided my daughter with options.
Everyone in the office was very pleasant!
December 11, 2018Janae B.Verified patient
I was more than satisfied with my visit.
More than 1 year agoGeraldine J.Verified patient
Dr. Rhode was very prompt, welcoming and a great bedside manner. He was very professional but made me feel like he’s met me before. I would highly recommend him.
May 3, 2018Patrice D.Verified patient
I had an appointment with Dr. Mark Borbick. What a wonderful doctor and staff. From the front desk staff to the x ray techs to the nurses, everyone was exceptionally great. I would recommend them in a heart beat. I am trying now to see if I can get insurance to continue getting treatment from their office. God bless this office.
July 18, 2017Cathy E.Verified patient
Great busy. Knows his stuff.
April 14, 2017Alexandria F.Verified patient
Dr. Rhode was immediately friendly, listened well and provided advice with confidence. He answered my questions and took a conservative approach to my problem. For me, that shows he got a "read" on my attitude about how aggressive I wanted to be. I would definitely recommend seeing him for sports-related injuries.
September 27, 2016Initials hidden
Another great visit
February 5, 2016Dan W.Verified patient
Blair Rhode greats you with a smile, very courtious and professional. He tells it like it is and doesn't do any unnecessary treatments.
January 22, 2016Sharon B.Verified patient
Great visit. This was my first time here. The doctor explained to me more about my condition than any one else has in the 10 years I've been dealing with it. I would definitely see him again.
January 8, 2016Justin W.Verified patient
Dr. Rhode was great.
I could tell he sincerely wanted to get to the bottom of the what was causing me pain. He was smart with his questions and thorough with his exam. His explanation style was helpful and easy to follow. I was very impressed and will see him again if my issue requires further treatment but am hopeful it will not.
December 31, 2015Ted P.Verified patient
One of the best visits I ever had with a doctor. Was a new patient and the front desk was very friendly. Possibly the shortest wait time Ive ever had to see a doctor, ever. His assistants were nice and Dr. Rhode was super friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Have already recommended him to friends and family. Very clean office too.
October 23, 2015Dan W.Verified patient
Excellent! I would recommend him to anyone!
September 11, 2014Kelly G.Verified patient
I think the visit was a little rushed, most likely because I was the last patient for the day, and of course that made me forget about some questions that I wanted to ask but due to being kind of rushed I forgot to ask. He is very friendly and will not worry you with unnecessary things, but I kinda felt like I left and my problem was still left unresolved.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He introduced himself as Blair, not Dr. Rhode. I thought that was personable. From there, he was friendly and light, and made me feel good about my condition which turned out to be not serious.
September 17, 2014Sandy M.Verified patient
He churns and burns patients, the office is a dump. He wrote me a prescription for an unknown controlled substance. Would never recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I absolutely loved the entire staff. Dr. Rhode was great! He fixed me right up! No need to go to Rush when I can just go see Dr. Rhode In Orland! Wonderful experience!
June 9, 2014Sloan G.Verified patient
He was very clear in his explanation of my problem and how he would treat it. I thought of more questions after I left that I should have asked him. I felt a little rushed.
More than 1 year agoGawaine P.Verified patient
It was great, I went late because of the traffic and the place is to far from my location 1:30 from Chicago.
People there very nice and helpful.
Dr Blair was so good.
Thank u all
January 8, 2014Nabilah T.Verified patient
Dr. Rhode was very congenial, and he was knowledgeable about my problem. However, his office was out of the way and difficult to find. No one gave us directions, so it took us quite a while to find the office. We parked in the back of the building because there were no places on the side only to find out that we had to go to the side of the building. When we went to the side of the building, there was a sign that said we had to go to the front of the building. Soooo, we had to walk almost all the way around the building to find the entrance. Also, while I was waiting in the examining room, I heard the doctors and nurses talking loudly in the hall. It seemed as though they had time to waste while I was waiting. All in all, my opinion of Dr. Rhode is favorable, and I will see him again if I have another similar problem.
November 19, 2013Barbara P.Verified patient
The facility is AMAZING! The office staff is very friendly and I was given an appointment the same day. Dr. Rhode took his time during the visit and did not make me feel like I was just a number. Physical therapy on site made my life so much easier!
More than 1 year agoAV
The office is beautiful & staff is so helpful! Dr. Rhode was very kind and knowledgeable! He took the time to explain my injury & treatment options. I have recommended him to friends & will continue to do so. Great orthopedic practice!
More than 1 year agoAM
Doctor Rhode did a great job on my shoulder. Great surgeon, best surgical facility that I've been in. Very knowledgeable about workers' comp.
More than 1 year agoAD
Really a great experience - both the office staff and Dr. Rhode. Unlike doctors that I've seen in the past, he took the time to thoroughly diagnose my injury and talk through the alternative treatments. I would highly recommend Dr. Rhode to anyone with a sports injury.
December 6, 2013Initials hidden
Great doc! Took time to answer all my questions!
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August 18, 2020Erin W.Verified patient
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospital is Dr. Blair Rhode affiliated with?
Dr. Blair Rhode is affiliated with MetroSouth Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital, and Silver Cross Hospital.
Dr. Blair Rhode has 4 office locations, including in Orland Park, Ottawa, Peoria, and Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Rhode's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Blair Rhode have?
Dr. Blair Rhode is certified by American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Blair Rhode?
Dr. Blair Rhode frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Orthopedic Consultation, Physical Therapy Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Blair Rhode on their profile.
143 patients have reviewed Dr. Blair Rhode. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.36/5. They have a 4.56/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.