Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD
Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Joliet, IL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thorsness has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Washington University, St Louis in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange and Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Hinsdale Orthopaedics, a Division of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
951 Essington Rd Joliet, IL 60435Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
He believes in a team-oriented approach to treatment, which often involves physical and occupational therapists to maximize functional outcomes for his patients.biography
Dr. Thorsness' clinical expertise focuses on shoulder and elbow surgery and sports medicine with an emphasis on shoulder and elbow reconstruction and replacement. Most commonly, he treats patients for rotator cuff disorders, shoulder dislocations...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 2016University Of Rochester
Residency Hospital, 2015Washington University, St Louis
Medical School, 2010Northwestern University
Undergraduate School, 2005
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- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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