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In The News

Dr. Nam is recognized throughout the medical field for his skills and expertise. Read more about his accomplishments from prestigious publications across the industry.

Dr. Denis Nam Recognized as a Top Doctor of 2023 by Chicago Magazine

Dr. Denis Nam featured in the Times of Northwest Indiana to Discuss Dune Grass Surgical Suites

Dr. Denis Nam featured in the Chesterton Tribune

Dr. Denis Nam Recognized as a Top Doctor of 2022 by Chicago Magazine

Dr. Denis Nam Featured on WGN Living Healthy to Provide Joint Health Tips

Dr. Denis Nam Interviewed by John Tesh and Connie Sellecca for the Intelligence For Your Life Podcast

Dr. Denis Nam appears on CBS's 'The Doctors'

Dr. Denis Nam Recognized as One of Chicago's Top Surgeons- Chicago Magazine

Dr. Denis Nam added to The Top Doctors list which represents the top 6% of U.S physicians​

Dr. Denis Nam Joins WCIU-The Jam to Discuss Elective Surgeries During COVID-19

Dr. Denis Nam Interviewed by Ortho Today for Research Presented at AAOS Annual Meeting​

Dr. Denis Nam Featured on NPR Lakeshore Radio and Discusses Coronavirus Impact on Surgical Procedures

Why Laura Hegwer chose to have Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery at age 49

Dr. Denis Nam Answers Patient Questions in YouTube Live event

Dr. Denis Nam featured on WGN Living Healthy to discuss total knee replacements

Dr. Denis Nam Featured on WGN Living Healthy to discuss total hip replacements

Dr. Denis Nam to serve as faculty member of the AAHKS Annual Spring Meeting

Dr. Denis Nam Presents Webinar on Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Implants

Dr. Denis Nam presents clinical practice guidelines on Opioid Use in Total Joint Arthroplasty at AAHKS annual meeting

Dr. Denis Nam presents 'Patient Specific Instruments and Implants: Is There a Role?' as part of the AAHKS Webinar Enhanced Technologies in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Impact on Current Practice

Mako robotic technology helps nature lover return to the outdoors faster

Dr. Denis Nam Recognized as Orthopedic Surgeon to Know in Becker's Healthcare Review

Dr. Denis Nam Publishes Editorial in Orthopaedics Today on the Use of Cementless Knee Implants

Dr. Denis Nam begins his three-year term as a newly elected member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Board of Directors

Dr. Denis Nam Saves Patient’s Leg

Dr. Denis Nam Accepted as Member of Knee Society

Return of Elective Surgery a Welcome Relief for Cedar Lake Man - The Times of Northwest Indiana

Dr. Denis Nam Receives OREF/CCJR Clinical Practice Award

Chicago & Indiana Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Denis Nam is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction, replacement, revision, partial knee replacement, and minimally invasive surgery.

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Hospital & Surgical Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1653 West Congress Parkway
Chicago, Illinois 60612

Great Lakes Surgical Suites
9200 Calumet Avenue 
Suite N500
Munster, Indiana 46321

Dune Grass Surgical Suites
505 Pintail Trace 
Chesterton, IN 46304

Physican Office Locations

Sofija and Jorge O. Galante Orthopedic Building
1611 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612

Munster Indiana Office
9200 Calumet Avenue
Suite 300
Munster, Indiana 46321

Priya Patel

Registered nurse
Priya Patel is a nurse clinician for Dr. Nam. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for her undergraduate education, and then completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Marquette University. She takes part in all aspects of the patient journey, from preoperative to postoperative care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, and exploring the city of Chicago!

Tara Duffy

Physician Assistant
Tara joined Dr. Nam’s practice in August 2023 and is excited to join a team focused on excellence in patient care. Tara completed her bachelor and graduate studies at Marquette University. As a PA, Tara treats patients in the clinic as well as assists Dr. Nam in surgery. She most enjoys caring for patients every step of the way during the surgical process.