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Dr. Nickolas Garbis, MD

Dr. Nickolas Garbis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nickolas Garbis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Maywood, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garbis has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
Telehealth available

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Dr. Garbis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garbis

4.9

25 ratings, 19 with a written review
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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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Apr 18, 2024
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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
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Grateful Daughter – Sep 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cathryn Moore – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth J Egenes – Aug 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary M – Jul 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Wucka – Jun 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Wilson – Feb 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Juan valdez – Oct 04, 2019
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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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Phil Ganser – Aug 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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IL, IL – Jun 15, 2019
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Linda K. in St. John, IN – Jan 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Russ Nicoletti in LaGrange, IL – Jul 18, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Debra Tracy in river forest, IL – Jun 29, 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
4 people found this helpful
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C.S. in Brookfield – May 03, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Dana in Willowbrook – Jan 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
2 people found this helpful
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Brendan O'Malley in Chicago, Ill – Aug 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dejuaii – Aug 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Donna Smuskiewicz in Chicago, il – Feb 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
3 people found this helpful
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John Oboikowitch in Libertyville, IL – Dec 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

When visiting Dr. Garbis, he and his staff will work with you to make sure that you are getting the correct treatment individualized to your unique situation.  It's important to factor in all aspects of a patient's life to arrive at the correct...read more

biography

Dr. Nickolas G. Garbis is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery.   He has interests in complex reconstruction of the shoulder, including reverse and total shoulder replacement. 

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate School, 2003
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Loyola University Medical Center2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
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South Campus Partners15300 West Ave Bldg A Orland Park, IL 60462
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Practice

Loyola University Medical Center6800 N Frontage Rd Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 1:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave
    Maywood, IL 60153
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher 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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  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

    701 W North Ave
    Melrose Park, IL 60160

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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