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Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD
4.8 (323 Ratings)
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Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD
4.8 (323 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 Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Gerlinger has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gerlinger received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 323 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 Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Partial Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis of Hip
Genu Varum
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Patellar Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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)
Genu Valgum
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Rib Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Tenosynovitis
Torticollis
ACL Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Revision
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blueprint Health
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopedic Building at Rush University Medical Center
    1611 W Harrison St # 400400, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 Orthopedic Building
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 Office
    2011 York Rd Fl 1, Oak Brook, IL 60523
  4. 4 Office
    9200 Calumet Ave Ste S300, Munster, IN 46321

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerlinger
4.8
Based on 323 Reviews
5 Stars (305)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (14)

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Dec 23, 2024
I had hip replacement surgery on November 12, 2024. I was back at work full time on December 2, 2024. Surgery went extremely well. Incision is just a hairline. Would highly recommend him.
— Dec 23, 2024
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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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Does Dr. Gerlinger have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Gerlinger offer weekend visits?
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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 Hip and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tad Gerlinger, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL