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Dr. Joseph Novotny, MD

Dr. Joseph Novotny, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Novotny, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bloomington, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Carle Bromenn Medical Center and Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1111 Trinity Ln Ste 111 Bloomington, IL 61704

Make an Appointment

(309) 663-6461

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Novotny is affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services Gibson City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Novotny specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Novotny's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Novotny

3.4

26 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
31%
31%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nicole – Aug 17, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Colleen in Bloomington, Il – Oct 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Brandon in Bloomington, IL – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Normal, IL – Mar 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Novotny is based in Bloomington, Illinois and  joined the team at McLean County Orthopedics in 1998. Dr. Armstrong is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialties in shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, and knees. ...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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  • University Of Illinois At Chicago Hospital And Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993

  • University Of Illinois--champaign/urbana

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

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Locations

Practice

Bloomington Medical Distribution LLC1111 Trinity Ln Ste 111 Bloomington, IL 61704
1

Practice

Carle Eureka Hospital101 S Major St Eureka, IL 61530
2

Practice

Carle Bromenn Medical Center1304 Franklin Ave Normal, IL 61761
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Carle Eureka Hospital

    101 S Major St
    Eureka, IL 61530

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services

    1120 N Melvin St
    Gibson City, IL 60936
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave
    Normal, IL 61761
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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