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Dr. James Bresch, MD

Dr. James Bresch, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Bresch, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Park Ridge, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bresch has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 220 Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Dr. Bresch's Reviews

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4.5
31 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Came in to room with his mind made up of the problem. Never reviewed the therapy report. Pushed cortisone shot which didn't work. After leaving my records show answers to questions he never asked. This doctor just going through the motions and don't care about your health.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Walter – Sep 19, 2024
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This doctor is one of the best I have ever been to. You can tell he cares about you as a patient and his bedside manner is impeccable. He makes sure to go through your problem thoroughly with you explaining all details and options. I wish all doctors cared and had has much passion for their job that he does!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Shaw – Feb 22, 2024
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Best knee dr
He is best knee dr need to loose some weight I’ve done that hopefully it’s enough to get the first knee done the I need second knee done thank u dr Bernstein for the referral
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Stephanie Mailhot – Aug 29, 2023
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Two perfect knees
I've been a patient of Dr. Bresch's for maybe 15 years. He never pushed surgery, just laid out the options and timelines. Regular cortisone shots for a while. In 2019, it was time, and I had him do a partial replacement of my left knee. Result was excellent. Then in late 2022, I had him do another partial replacement on my right knee. Both surgeries were excellent and recoveries were swift. I was driving in 2 weeks (off narcotic pain killers quickly) and (I'm a Pilot) was flying in 4 weeks. Now 6 months since the right - no pain, full movement, nearly full strength, and I've got my life back!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert B Hamilton – Mar 13, 2023
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very help full , listens to you , describes the issue so you can understand what the problem is and options to remedy it .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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ron sersen – Apr 06, 2020
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Very professional and gives good options to proceed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 08, 2019
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The only doctor to go to for shoulder or knee injuries! Excellent care and very knowledgeable! Amazing doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mike – Jul 06, 2019
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Dr. Bresch takes time to explain and answer all your questions. Great Physician and staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sandy in Arlington Hts., IL – Jul 27, 2018
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Dr. Bresch is a true HERO who cares. I suffered for two years with a tibia issue. He immediately put me at ease with his friendly and kind manner. He listened attentively - looked at xrays and within ten minutes from point of meeting, he knew the problem. The rod in my tibia was hinged giving me a chronic stress fracture. TWO YEARS with the original ortho dr. who only gave me leg cream and told me everything looked fine! My leg has been 100% since Dr. Bresch removed the rod from my tibia.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Adele LaSala in Rockford, IL – Feb 14, 2017
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Fully torn ACL. First opinion told me surgery wasn't necessary. Came to Dr Bresch as a second opinion and just felt comfortable with his diagnosis and what steps we should take. It's been 3 years since my surgery and other than some tendenitis early on, i feel great. *knock on wood*
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Wilson Yonan in Chicago, IL – Nov 09, 2016
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Had a bilateral total knee replacement; surgery was completed in less that 1.30 hours; no complications; excellent professional; answers all questions thoroughly; considerate; every visit was a positive experience building my confidence that I will walk again; I feel great now and highly recommend this physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Park Ridge, IL – Oct 21, 2016
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my experience was superior. I had humeral head resurfacing of my right shoulder in 2011 and to this day my shoulder is strong and I have great motion in my shoulder.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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ted in Niles, IL – Feb 09, 2016
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Dr. James Bresch, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Park Ridge, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bresch has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 220 Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital1775 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
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