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Dr. Richard Oni, MD

Dr. Richard Oni, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Oni, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ibadan School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Mary Medical Center and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

5525 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410

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Dr. Oni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Oni

3.7

20 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
15%
15%
3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Catherine Burns – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aresa Hood – Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Alana Hightower in Gary, IN – Feb 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Belford – Nov 16, 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
Helpful
Nov 09, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Debra Parker – Aug 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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West Lafayette, IN – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Gary, IN – Apr 08, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hector Santiago in East Chicago IN – Jun 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I practiced as a board certified orthopedic surgeon for 8 years before returning as a clinical research fellow in spinal surgery under the tutelage of Edward H. Simmons, MD, one of the world's leading spine surgeons of his day. My training and...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Buffalo General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Suny Buffalo General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Suny-buffalo General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Howard University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Homer G Phillips Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1978
  • University Ife Tchg Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1974
  • University Of Ibadan School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office5525 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd
    Gary, IN 46402

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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