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Dr. James Leonard, MD

Dr. James Leonard, MD

Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. James Leonard, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in Orland Park, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Leonard has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Christ Medical Center and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange. He is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 90 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (90 reviews)

Practice

10719 160th St Orland Park, IL 60467
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Leonard is affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange La Grange, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Leonard specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Leonard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leonard

4.7
90 ratings, 73 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
8%
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RUDE
Dr. Leonard was very late to my appointment. I waited 45 min to an hour to be seen and had a very nasty sassy attitude. He questioned me on my pain stating 'who told you you have pain there' when I was explaining to him my pain is there and no one has to tell me anything. He continued to cut me off while i was speaking because he ran late to my appointment. He then continued to be RUDE and not help. His nurse there was rude also and told him a complete lie as in I said something that I did not say. overall a VERY NASTY AND RUDE DOCTOR! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM. i believe him to give issues to darker skinned people.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Mar 04, 2025
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Dr. Leonard was very late to my appointment. I waited 45 min to an hour to be seen and had a very nasty sassy attitude. He questioned me on my pain stating "who told you you have pain there" when I was explaining to him my pain is there and no one has to tell me anything. He continued to cut me off while i was speaking because he ran late to my appointment. He then continued to be RUDE and not help. His nurse there was rude also and told him a complete lie as in I said something that I did not say. overall a VERY NASTY AND RUDE DOCTOR! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM. i believe him to give issues to darker skinned people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Anyo – Mar 04, 2025
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He was clear and precise about my condition and solution! The office is very efficient in moving along with patient services!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sandra Von Stowver – Jan 23, 2025
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Shoulders shots
Doctor was great so was nursing staff and lady who injected the shots. Not much pain
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 22, 2025
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Great experience!
Dr. Leonard was extremely friendly and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 02, 2024
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Dr Leonard is the Best He repaired my completely torn quadricep muscle 11 wks ago and Ive recovered so good
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 17, 2024
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Dr. Leonard is very kind, patient & listens to your concerns and discusses all of your options for treatment. I highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2024
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I didn’t have to wait very long at all to see the doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 20, 2024
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Awesome doctor
Had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. Dr. Leonard is a phenomenal doctor who put me at ease immediately. He is very caring, explained every detail of the surgery and recovery process in terms I understood. He put my mind at ease on day one. Would definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Kristin – Jun 22, 2024
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Recommended
Dr. Leonard is always willing to answer all of your questions and allows you to write down important information. He also let my husband listen in on our discussion of what was going on with my right shoulder, arm, and hand. The ladies in the office are very efficient and pleasant.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Yvette Pitts Wilson – Jun 21, 2024
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Neck Pain but seen by a shoulder Specialist
I felt like my visit was a waste of my time. From my first visit if I complained about my neck and the doctor had a MRI done of my shoulder it would seem as though you as a doctor should had directed me to the right specialist (Neck Specialist) instead of utilizing my insurance, my co payments for your own advantage. Left clinic still in pain and poor resolution and $35 copay I could have kept in my pocket.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Disappointed – Jun 20, 2024
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Excellent orthopedic specialist
I've been a patient of Dr Leonard through multiple shoulder injuries and am always satisfied with his care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 20, 2024
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Great doc
Excellent care. He explained everything and was very kind
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 18, 2024
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Follow-up appointment for injured elbow.
He was very friendly. Thoroughly examined my elbow while listening to my concerns and descriptions of the problem I’m having with my injured elbow.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Colleen McAbee – Apr 23, 2024
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UNCERTAIN, TOO EARLY NO RESULTS YET
i ASKED FOR AN MRI A MONTH AGO AND HE SUGGESTED PHYSICAL THERAPY. BUT ON TODAY'S VISIT HE CONCLUDED I NEED A MRI. BASED ON EVERYTHING ELSE I AM DEALING WITH, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE, SO I HAVE NO OPINION ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT,
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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DAVID LACHOWICZ – Mar 05, 2024
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Professional, friendly and reassuring follow up.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mohayya Khilfeh – Feb 10, 2024
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Great Shoulder Surgeon & Health Care Advisor
Dr. Leonard has a great personality as well as a care for all of his patient's health and their welfare. He lays out your options as a patient very clearly and explains his vision of helping you to get to where you want to be in your journey to better health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ed VC – Dec 19, 2023
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Dr. Leonard was very professional, took time to explain everything, made me feel very comfortable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jacqueline McCray – Oct 26, 2023
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Dr. Leonard - Thank you !!!
We visited Dr. Leonard about a decade ago for my husband rotary cuff surgery . Having had a seamless, serious but not scary encounter with a great surgery end result; when it came time for the need for surgery due to another injury at second upper arm (husband working with horses), we knew to contact Dr. Leonard. That surgery was last December. Dr. Leonard does everything he can to get people back to their normal. Upper shoulder issues have been common in my family due to age and injuries. Because I trust Dr. Leonard after being fortunate to have his help with my husband on two occasions. 10-2023, I trust him with my 82 year old momma. A health issue with stress is not good - Dr. Leonard is a good one. Hmmm perhaps he has wings under that doctor coat - kidding. Thank you doc for your service and choosing to share your talent, gift to those in pain and in need of medical attention. Dr. Leonard you rock, your awesome - again thank you !!!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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The Horn & Morales Family – Oct 18, 2023
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Great Doctor!
Very helpful with information
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 17, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Leonard, MD is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgery specialist in Orland Park, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Leonard has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern...read more
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Vanderbuilt University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East Inc10719 160th St Orland Park, IL 60467
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Oak Lawn Medical Distribution LLC4220 W 95th St Ste 100 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

    5101 Willow Springs Rd
    La Grange, IL 60525
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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