Dr. James Gruft, MD
Dr. James Gruft, MD is a pain medicine physician in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University Medical Center in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1 Transam Plaza Dr Ste 100 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gruft
4.2
| 5 Star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 14% | 14% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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I believe in a holistic approach to pain management.Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
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Columbia U/presbyterian Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1990St Vincent's Hosp-ny Medical College
Internship Hospital, 1987St Vincent's Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1987George Washington University Medical Center
Medical School, 1986
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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