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IBJI

Orthopedics • Joliet, IL • Since 1991

About

Summary: Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) is a private orthopedic group serving the Chicagoland area with sub-specialty orthopedic and sports medicine care, including on-site physical therapy and in-office MRI. All physicians are fellowship-trained and board certified. They operate multiple offices in Des Plaines and Morton Grove, IL, with a focus on comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for fractures, sprains, and urgent musculoskeletal needs. While their listed locations are Des Plaines/Morton Grove, they are a large Illinois-based practice, and their guidance suggests you can find a doctor or location near you at ibji.com. If you need an orthopedic physician near Joliet, consider checking IBJI’s website for the closest Des Plaines or Morton Grove offices or search for Joliet-area orthopedic practices.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

951 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435

Phone

630-323-6116

Email

specialservices@ibji.com

Opening Hours

7 AM - 5 PM

Telehealth

Yes

Services Offered

  • orthoaccess-immediate-care
  • orthopedic-surgery
  • hand
  • foot-ankle
  • hip
  • knee
  • spine-back-care
  • joint-reconstruction
  • sports-medicine
  • elbow
  • shoulder
  • imaging
  • therapy
  • orthopedic-fracture-care
  • joint-replacement
  • hand-surgery
  • spine-back-care/surgery
  • workers-compensation-ime
  • foot
  • hip/hip-replacement
  • knee/knee-replacement
  • hand/-Hand and Wrist Surgery

Team

  • Brian J. Burgess — Podiatric Surgeon
  • Cathleen Cahill, Fellowship Training in Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Daniel M. Dean, Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Bradley Dworsky, Added Board Certification in Sports Medicine — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Jason Ghodasra, Fellowship Training in Hand and Wrist Surgery — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Jason G. Hurbanek — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Tim Keating, Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Replacement — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Michael Murphy, Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Replacement — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Anuj S. Puppala, Specialization in Joint Replacement Surgery — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Chintan Sampat, Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Spinal Surgery — Spine Surgeon
  • Robert J. Thorsness — Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Kristopher Bridgeman — PA-C
  • Kelly Burgess — PA-C
  • Tara Duffy — PA-C

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Murphy, DO): 4.4/5 (58)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Collins): 4.1/5 (10)
  • Birdeye (Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine): 4.1/5 (10)
  • Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (Dr. Bradley Dworsky): 4.9/5 (196)
  • Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (Dr. Michael Murphy, MD): 4.9/5 (135)

Patients praise

  • patients frequently praise surgical outcomes and pain relief
  • many doctors are described as expert, knowledgeable, and professional
  • some staff and offices are highlighted for efficiency and promptness
  • appreciation for clear communication and patient-centered approaches by certain providers

Common complaints

  • reports of poor customer service and communication
  • concerns regarding lack of doctor compassion or listening skills
  • administrative issues such as lost medical records and scheduling errors
  • instances of being rushed during appointments

"Dr Murphy is the best! He listens. He explains. He doesn't treat me like an assembly line.most important is that I trust him."

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"He rushed through appointments and showed absolutely NO compassion or concern for what I was experiencing."

— LocalityBiz Patient Review

"I just had a hip replacement with Dr. Daley. My experience has been very favorable. His office is very efficient and I have been seen very promptly."

— Vitals Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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