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Gregory Primus, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, Advocate South Suburban Hospital

GregoryLamarPrimusMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Chicago, IL

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Gregory L. Primus is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of The Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. He played three seasons in the NFL, one with the Denver Broncos and two with the Chicago Bears. As a former professional athlete, Dr. Primus has a unique understanding of the needs of sports medicine patients. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

    Dr. Primus and the staff at The Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. Some of the services offered include on-site physical therapy, x-ray, and MRI, as well as assistance from athletic trainers. The facility also houses a fitness center and personal trainers for an entire sports medicine experience.
    In addition to his sports medicine training, which focuses on arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of all the major joints, Dr. Primus also specializes in arthritis reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, with a focus on ligament sparing joint arthroplasty.

Education & Training

  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
    Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2021 - 2021
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2004 - 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Doctor Opens Washington’s First Black-Owned Direct Primary Care Practice
    Doctor Opens Washington’s First Black-Owned Direct Primary Care PracticeMay 2nd, 2021
  • How Your Pillow and Sleep Habits Can Predispose You to Injury
    How Your Pillow and Sleep Habits Can Predispose You to InjuryOctober 1st, 2020
  • Call to Action for Youth Sports During COVID-19
    Call to Action for Youth Sports During COVID-19August 18th, 2020
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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