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Benjamin Kester, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lombard, IL, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

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Orthopaedic Surgery Lombard, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Kester is an orthopedic surgeon and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center and AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange. He received his medical degree from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and has been in practice 3 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine. He has more than 30 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Athletic Performance and Career Longevity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the National Basketball Association  
    Benjamin S Kester, Wellington K Hsu, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Press Mentions

  • Michael Porter Jr.’S Back Injury, Explained by a Surgeon and a Jelly Doughnut
    Michael Porter Jr.’S Back Injury, Explained by a Surgeon and a Jelly DoughnutJune 15th, 2018

Hospital Affiliations