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Dr. Scott Cordes, MD

Dr. Scott Cordes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Cordes, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cordes has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Swedish Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924 Chicago, IL 60611

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Dr. Cordes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cordes

4.4

29 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Jackie H. – Feb 09, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Lois from Skokie, Illinois – Jan 14, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Cathy L – Aug 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Ruby & S Schucker – Jul 10, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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April M Sloss in Naperville, IL – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Aug 11, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Colin in Chicago, IL – Oct 25, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Pat Rinkenberger in Homewood, IL – Dec 22, 2015
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Dr. Scott Cordes, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cordes has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Royal Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924 Chicago, IL 60611
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Practice

Noi Northshore Orthopaedics-Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center2180 Pfingsten Rd Ste 3100 Glenview, IL 60026
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Practice

Office9650 Gross Point Rd Fl 2 Skokie, IL 60076
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Practice

Northshore Skokie Hospital9600 Gross Point Rd Skokie, IL 60076
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave
    Chicago, IL 60625
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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