Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Illinois, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Illinois. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Ernest Lindell, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL21+ years in practice

    Ernest Lindell, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Steven Haddad, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL20+ years in practice

    Steven Haddad, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    David Guelich, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL20+ years in practice

    David Guelich, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Daniel Ivankovich, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL20+ years in practice

    Daniel Ivankovich, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Samarjit Jaglan, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL20+ years in practice

    Samarjit Jaglan, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Chizitam Ibezim, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL7+ years in practice

    Chizitam Ibezim, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2019.

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  7. #7

    Elizabeth Cho, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL6+ years in practice

    Elizabeth Cho, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

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