Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera, MD

Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
395.2 mi · 151 W. Golf Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

At a glance

4.79 stars (33 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 4 insurances
Caterpillar, Cigna, UnitedHealthOne, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
3 office locations
Speaks English
4.79
33 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.5

Recent reviews

very nice, asked the right questions about my injury and had great answers for mine. very professional in everyway
Verified patient
Everyone in the office was very prompt and friendly. The Doctor has a great bedside manner. Can't wait for my next appointment!
Verified patient

Office locations

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Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
384.6 mi · 151 W. Golf Rd, Libertyville, IL, 60048
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Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
383.9 mi · 105 N. Greenleaf Street, Gurnee, IL, 60031
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Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.
395.2 mi · 2552 N. IL 83, Round Lake, IL, 60073

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In-network insurances

Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Pain in joint
Arthritis
Lower back pain
Bursitis
Joint injury due to trauma
Shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair
Pain in joint
Arthritis
Lower back pain
Bursitis

More about Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera, MD

Orthopedics is the medical and surgical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system. I believe in treating our patients as we would treat our own family members – providing personal, high-quality care designed to effectively and safely restore full health and function. I hope that patients will find our offices to be a warm, friendly environment where they will feel comfortable and confident in seeking our services

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine
University of Texas, Austin (Bachelor’s)
University of Michigan Health System, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Northwestern University, Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder

Practice

Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C.

Professional memberships

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Awards and publications

KL Welton, MM Gomberawalla, JS Fischgrund, GP Graziano, RD Patel. Patient Impressions of Reimbursement for Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons. The Spine Journal. February 2014
MM Gomberawalla, BT Kelly, A Bedi. Interventions for Hip Pain in the Maturing Athlete: The Role of Hip Arthroscopy? Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. January 2014;
MM Gomberawalla, JK Sekiya. Rotator Cuff Tear and Glenohumeral Instability: A Systematic Review. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. September 2013.
MM Gomberawalla, BS Miller, RM Coale, A Bedi, JJ Gagnier. A Meta-analysis of Joint Preservation Versus Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Displaced 3- and 4-part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. Injury. March 2013.
MM Gomberawalla, MA Conditt, KB Mathis, PC Noble. Have We Solved the Problem of Backside Wear in Total Knee Arthroplasty? Abstract in the Journal of Arthroplasty. February 2009.
MA Guerrero, MM Gomberawalla, ML Brandt, FC Brunicardi. Recurrent Cervical Lymphangioma of the Neck in Adults. Surgical Rounds. November 2007.
MM Gomberawalla, CA Kahlenberg, R Nair, MD Saltzman, MA Terry. All-Arthroscopic versus Open Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii. Submitted to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2014.
MM Gomberawalla, G Marra, GW Nuber, MD Saltzman. Comparison of Outcomes and Complication Rates after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Submitted to the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, February 2014.
EP Tannenbaum, MM Gomberawalla, S Holcombe, S Wang, JA Goulet. Gender Differences in Acetabular Morphology and Implications for Femoroacetabular Impingement. Submitted to Arthroscopy, January 2014.
JD Maratt, JJ Gagnier, MM Gomberawalla, S Reske, BR Hallstrom, AG Urquhart. Patient Perceptions of the Cost of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Submitted to the Journal of Arthroplasty, December 2013.
MM Gomberawalla, CA Kahlenberg, RM Patel, B Han, PP Deshmane, MA Terry. Isolated Acetabular Osteoplasty for the Treatment of Combined-type Femoroacetabular Impingement. Manuscript in preparation for the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
MM Gomberawalla, M Knesek, I Patel, TE West, N Bakshi, RE Debski, JK Sekiya. Clinical and Biomechanical Outcomes after Arthroscopic Capsulolabral Repair in Patients with and without Small Bony Bankart Lesions.
MM Gomberawalla, B Bissell, ES Enselman, RN Hotchkiss, J Dines, D Dines, A Bedi. Arthroplasty for Acute Upper Extremity Fractures of the Proximal Humerus and Elbow.
MM Gomberawalla, M Demirel, MA Terry. Hip Labral Repair and Reconstruction in Athletes. In MN Doral, J Karlsson (Eds): Sports Injuries: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition. New York, NY
AR Kadakia, MM Gomberawalla. Sports Related Conditions: Syndesmotic Injuries. In IJ Alexander, EM Bluman, JK Greisberg (Eds): Advanced Reconstruction: Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition.
MM Gomberawalla, JK Sekiya. Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Meniscal Allograft Transplantation. In BJ Cole, JK Sekiya (Eds): Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition.
MM Gomberawalla, JK Sekiya. Surgical Treatment of Combined PCL/Lateral-Sided Injuries: Acute and Chronic. In GC Fanelli (Ed): The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management, 2nd Edition. New York, NY

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1801061908

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.79
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I feel he is a very thoughtful and considerate Doctor does not rush you and makes you feel important to him good job Doc.
Verified patient
very nice, asked the right questions about my injury and had great answers for mine. very professional in everyway
Verified patient
Dr. Gombera is a wonderful person and explained everything. He is an asset to Greenleaf Orthopaedic!!!
Verified patient
Very professional. Good listener. Provided pros and cons of treatment. Highly recommend him.
I appreciate his straight forward approach! I am confident he will resolve my issue.
Verified patient
Really liked Dr. Gombera! I wish he was able to do my daughter's surgery.
Verified patient
I felt very confident in Dr. Gombera's hands and continue in my recovery.
Verified patient
Dr. Gombera was very professional and polite with a touch of humor.
Verified patient
Everyone in the office was very prompt and friendly. The Doctor has a great bedside manner. Can't wait for my next appointment!
Verified patient
Quiero calificar todas mis citas, las 3 primeras estaran bien, pero despues ya no mostro interes, yo llamada y le dejaba mensajes y nada, solo recibia escusas, y que estaba fuera del estado de Ilimois, que el me llamaria al regresar, luego recibo una carta donde decia que se iba del estado y que si queria seguir viendo a otro Dr. Y pero a la vez me mando una carta donde me daba mi release que trabajara ya sin ninguna restriction, ni siquiera me pregunto como me siento!!! Me molesto mucho eso y fui a su oficina a decir lo molesta y frustada y decepcionada, me llamaron para darme otra cita con el, para el dia 06/26/2015 que me dijo el mismo que era su ultimo dia de trabajo en Illinous y que sentia mucho el mal entendido y pues que sus secretarias no le estaban comunicando de mis llamadas, me dio otro papel para mi trabajo con restricciones de no levantar nada de mas de 15 lbs. y hoy lo lleve a mi trabajo y la Sra. De Recursos Humanos me dijo, como te dieron un papel de release y ahora tienes otro con restricciones?, eso me hizo sentir muy mal. Por eso estoy desconforme con el Dr.
Verified patient
He is knowledgeable, professional, and on time. He answered my questions with specific recommendations. I already recommended him to a friend.
Verified patient
The doctor's professionalism and sincerity made for an enjoyable, pleasant, and rewarding visit. I was highly by him as well as all other staff members. I am extremely thankful for the experience. Keep up the fine work.
Verified patient
Short waiting time. Very professional and Kind staff. Dr. 'Asked appropriate questions to get the correct diagnosis. Dr. gave me options before choosing the best way to treat me.
Verified patient
Been having trouble with my pec/shoulder/back for 3 months. Finally went to ER "have no insurance and decided this was best route" ER doc did say that he was by no means an expert but with my symptoms and length of inj had to see an orthopedic surgeon right away to get MRI and was probably in need of surgery. ER doc wanted to take x-rays to make sure there was no bone damage as a precaution but I declined. Setting the apt was a nightmare they actually refused to set one because I had a collection through them from 2006 that they wanted me to pay. Had to call the hospital and they called the doc to make them see me. "They were the on call orthos for the ER I went to". When I got to the apt I was treated like someone they knew was not intending on paying them. Doc told me my pec looked the same as the other "def not the case. Everyone I show it to can instantly see swelling on my sternum and side of my pec including ER doc"Told me it was not ruptured which I also think is the case. Official diagnosis pec sprain no MRI. No recommendation of rehab or follow up visit. Told me I was getting older and could probable return to normal function in 2 months. I have done tons of reasearch on my injury these last 3 months and am positive I don't have a pec sprain. Not sure the extent of my tear "and it is defiantly better than it was 3 months ago" but am afraid I could be causing damage to other areas of my body. Unless u are in similar circumstances to mine you will probably not be treated this way. Just makes u think cause I know if I was insured I definetly would of got an MRI and who knows what there recommendation would be after that. Maybe it is healing and all I need is rehab from here on out but that would of been nice to know for sure.
Verified patient
Excellent attention during all the process, all the staff is very Kind and Dr. Gombera is very professional and clear on all his explanations and recommendations.
Verified patient
I was referred to Dr. Gombera through another physician in the practice and he has been fabulous. Dr. Gombera really took the time to explain everything from test results to treatment plan in depth and answered questions thoroughly. Never did I feel rushed at appointments or that I wasn't a priority. Both he and his assistant were awesome with getting scans approved as well as surgery with my insurance. They kept me updated every step of the way and communicated everything. Highly recommend Dr. Gombera!
Verified patient
He is simply the best.
Verified patient
Dr. Gombera was the third Doctor I have seen for my elbow issues. He was the only one that could explain why I was having issues and recommended therapy that actually made sense. I would highly recommend him to anyone with tennis or golf elbow. The staff at the front counter and the PT desk where efficient and polite. I went there because of location to my office , but I would recommend this place to everyone who needs this kind of treatment.
Verified patient
awesome. kind. listened. action.
Verified patient
Wait time is quick - Dr. Gombera is patient and informative explaining upcoming procedures and works together with you on your treatment. Easy to talk to and supportive care from Doctor and staff!
Verified patient
One of the best physicians I've come across and I've seen many over the years. Very professional and knowledgeable. His bedside manner is wonderful and he will take the time to explain and answer all questions. He makes you feel comfortable and listens to what you have to say. Another huge plus is that he's funny and has a good sense of humor. A laid-back approach and will do what he can to help. Highly Recommended.
Verified patient
He's a good man with an understanding of kids and sports. He was very clear about diagnosis and treatment. Good sense of humor, too.
Verified patient
Great
I really appreciate the time that Dr. Gombera spent with me going through my options and explaining my upcoming surgery. He went above and beyond getting my surgery scheduled in a timely manner.
Verified patient
Dr. had a great bedside manner, explained things thoroughly, and made my daughter feel comfortable and relaxed. Very nice guy. He took the time to explain things in a way that was easy to understand. We would absolutely treat with him again and recommend him.
Verified patient
Dr Gombera showed a great deal of care and understanding throughout our daughter's surgery and treatment. He was very good about answering our questions and reassuring all of us (especially our daughter) of the treatment process. He frequently made himself available via phone or email. Highly pleased with his overall care.
Knowledgable of my medical condition and the posible injury i sustained. He made me feel very comfortable as i proceed foreward in treatment.
Verified patient
Dr. Gomberawalla was very outstanding. Very professional, approachable, and patient. He addressed my concerns, treated my questions as if they mattered, and provided me with options. He also was very patient when I needed a few minutes to lie down (wasn't feeling well before the appointment) and I look forward to seeing him again.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera work with?

Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera works with Greenleaf Orthopaedic Associates, S.C..

Where is Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera's office located?

Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera has 3 office locations, including in Round Lake, Gurnee, and Libertyville, view full addresses on Dr. Gombera's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera?

Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera frequently sees patients for Foot Pain, Hand Problems, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera speak?

Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera in reviews?

33 patients have reviewed Dr. Mufaddal M. Gombera. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 4.79/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.55/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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