Benjamin Kester, MD

Duly Ortho Now, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

4.8
226 Ratings
Practices In: Lombard, Westmont
Patients Seen: All Ages

As an ortho­pe­dic sur­geon who spe­cial­izes in sports med­i­cine, I want to keep peo­ple healthy and par­tic­i­pat­ing in the activ­i­ties they love. These activ­i­ties are essen­tial to our phys­i­cal and emo­tion­al well-being and so I will work with patients of all ages to live their best lives.

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Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Sports Med­i­cine includ­ing knee and shoul­der arthroscopy, knee lig­a­ment recon­struc­tion includ­ing ACL, PCL, MCL and pos­tero­lat­er­al cor­ner, knee car­ti­lage repair and restora­tion, menis­cus repair and trans­plant, patellofemoral dis­or­ders, rota­tor cuff repair, shoul­der sta­bi­liza­tion, anatom­ic and reverse total shoul­der replacement

Personal Interests

Bik­ing, run­ning, trav­el­ing, hik­ing, and cook­ing — always with my wife and chil­dren when­ev­er possible.

Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
155 E. Brush Hill Road Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 331-221-1000 Get Directions
School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Graduation Date: 2015 Degree: MD
Residency
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Procedures

ACL Reconstructive Surgery, ACL Repairs, Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Ligament Reconstruction, Arthritis Treatment, Arthroscopic Knee Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Labral Repair, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Bankart Repair, Benign Bone & Cartilage Tumors Treatment, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cartilage Restoration, Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Cortisone Injection, Elbow Fracture Care, Fracture Care, Fracture Care - Ankles, Fracture Care - Elbows, Fracture Care - Hands, Fracture Care - Lower Extremity (hip joint & femur, tibia, fibula, patella), Fracture Care - Wrists, Hip Replacement, Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation), Joint Injection, Joint Replacement, Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement Surgery, Labral Repair, Meniscus Repair, Meniscus and Cartilage Repair, Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement, Non-Surgical Care for Joint Arthritis, Non-Surgical Fracture Care, Non-Surgical Treatment of Fractures, Non-Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Non-Surgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries, Pediatric Fracture Care, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections, Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Fracture Care, Shoulder Instability Treatment, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Stabilization Surgery, Standard / Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, Stem Cell Treatment, Subacromial Decompression, Tommy John Elbow Surgery, Total Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Wrist Fracture Care

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Disorders, Ankle Fractures, Calcaneus Fractures, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Colles Fracture, Complex Knee Instabilities, Cysts & Tumors, Distal Radius Fracture, Elbow Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cysts and Tumors, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Overuse Injuries, Peroneal/Posterior Tibial Tendon Disorders, Shoulder Bursitis, Sprains, Strains, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Tibia Fracture, Trauma Related Injuries

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
226 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
223 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
224 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
226 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
225 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
225 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Very excellent care provided. During my whole medical experience!!!!"
5
Jan. 5, 2024
"He is the only one who is willing to help me and my quality of life without putting fear of god into me about my weight! He gave me risks and came up with a game plan for me and didn't just say loose weight, see you when you loose 70 pounds!"
5
Dec. 31, 2023
"Dr. Kester has been at my side through the entire knee replacement. Always answers my questions - waiting for the left knee replacement."
5
Dec. 19, 2023
"Dr Kester was very knowledgeable of my condition and had a plan in place even before my arrival. A few questions and I was all set. Walked in with some pain and walked out without to my amazement. The long term is yet to be determined but it looks a lot better than before. Good interaction and would highly recommend."
5
Dec. 17, 2023
"Dr BENJAMIN SCOTT KESTER has been awesome from starting to discuss about treatment option to completing the surgery. He very high recommend by me."
5
Dec. 12, 2023
"Very good. Would not hesitate to call him again if needed."
5
Nov. 30, 2023
"Dr. Kester showed concern, consideration and communicated very well. He answered my questions, provided suggestions and follow up if needed. He was also communicative via My Chart which I appreciate."
5
Nov. 20, 2023
"This was follow up to ER visit for leg injury. Doc seemed less than interested, In-and-out. "
2.25
Nov. 17, 2023
"Very reassuring experience"
5
Nov. 12, 2023
"Only dr in duly who seems to care. I truly appreciate all his help. I feel so much better"
5
Nov. 3, 2023
"professional"
5
Nov. 3, 2023
"Very prompt, courteous, professional and informative."
5
Oct. 20, 2023
"Doctor was really good. Listened to my problems, gave me details about my injury and surgery interms I understood. Made great eye contact when talking to you. Perhaps my favorite Doctor I have seen."
5
Sep. 25, 2023
"Very good, highly recommended"
5
Sep. 24, 2023
"This was a post-op visit. Dr. Kester was great though out my care. He was prompt to read my question on my chart, even though he was off for the week. Dr. Kester took exceptional care of me through this whole process."
5
Sep. 19, 2023
"Both the doctor and the nurse answered my questions and provided Information on possible treatment."
5
Aug. 28, 2023
"Everyone was so kind."
4.8
Aug. 21, 2023
"First time with Dr Kester, very satisfied,"
5
Aug. 8, 2023
"Dr. Kester was very thorough."
5
Jul. 31, 2023
"Dr Kester is an excellent surgeon/physician. He has a confident demeanor and is an excellent listener."
5
Jul. 31, 2023
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