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Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD
4.8 (326 Ratings)
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Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD
4.8 (326 Ratings)
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Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Gerlinger graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1994 and completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Gerlinger currently practices at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University and are affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Gerlinger has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gerlinger received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 326 times. Dr. Gerlinger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gerlinger is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Partial Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Partial Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Femoral Stress Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gonococcal Bursitis
Hammer Toe
Hip Tendinitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Genu Valgum
Gonococcal Osteomyelitis
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Torticollis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Disc Replacement
Excision of Ganglion
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Resurfacing
Mini Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Resurfacing
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Revision Surgery
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Trigger Finger Release

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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerlinger
4.8
Based on 326 Reviews
5 Stars (307)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 08, 2025
I was very impressed with Dr.Gerlinger, very professional and knowledgeable.Advised that I didn’t need surgery now and gave me an injection which was amazing,I am now pain free.Thank you, Doctor, you have improved my ability to walk and live without constant painI am grateful to you and your team.
— Mar 08, 2025
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Specialties*
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Gerlinger communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Gerlinger offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Gerlinger offer an online patient portal?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gerlinger's profile.

Dr. Gerlinger frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Knee and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital and Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL