Minimally-Invasive Treatments
Orthopedic Procedures
Chicago Hip and Knee Replacement
Dr. Denis Nam is an internationally-renowned joint replacement surgeon with expertise in primary and difficult cases. His minimally invasive techniques reduce pain, accelerate the recovery process, and have all patients walking the same day of surgery.
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Revision Joint Replacement
Robotics
Care Tailored to You
Our Practice
A better quality of care today, and a better quality of life tomorrow.
Your experience is as important to us as the end result. That’s why our knowledgeable team takes the time to get to know you, educates you on the process, and makes you feel comfortable and cared for from start to finish.
- Patient Education: Learn what to expect and have your questions answered with one-on-one patient education.
- Accessibility: Reach your care team easily with direct lines.
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We really take pride in making sure that all of our patients understand exactly what they are getting into, and when and where they should be in the recovery pathway.
Award-Winning Expertise
Dr. Denis Nam
Chicago Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Denis Nam is an internationally-renowned joint replacement surgeon with expertise in both primary and difficult cases. Where others shy away, he excels —successfully performing some of the most complex replacement and reconstruction surgeries at Rush.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and pre-medicine from Yale University, New Haven, CT, and his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his residency and adult reconstruction and joint replacement fellowship at the nation’s top-ranked hospital for orthopedics, the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
He then completed a Master's of Science degree in Clinical Research and Investigation while at the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
“Dr. Nam is fantastic. He did a partial knee replacement on me and I was out gardening the very next day. I would not hesitate to have him work on my other knee. For anyone that is suffering knee pain I would recommend Dr. Nam very highly.”
Life-Changing Results
Patient Success Stories
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Leadership & Honors
A National Leader in Joint Replacement Surgery
Recognition
Dr. Nam is recognized throughout the medical field for his skills and expertise. Read more about his accomplishments from prestigious publications across the industry.
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