Dr. Richard Wixson, MD
Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Borgess Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924 Chicago, IL 60611Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wixson
3.6
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| 2 Star | 20% | 20% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wixson to family and friends is 3.6 out of 5
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care philosophy
I seek to provide high quality outcomes for hip and knee replacement using modern techniques and approaches.Orthopedic Surgery
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New England Baptist Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1978Henry Ford Med Ctr-henry Ford Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1977Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 1977Henry Ford Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1974University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health
Medical School, 1972
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- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 54
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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