Richard D. Southgate, MD

Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstruction Surgery

4.9 out of 5

562 verified ratings

Patient Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified patient experiences collected from independently administered surveys. The overall rating is an average of all responses to the survey questions listed below. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions.
Likelihood to Recommend
4.9

4.9out of 5(562 Ratings, 217 Comments)

Dec 15, 2023
Very thorough and responsive
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 15, 2023
An excellent orthopedist and knows how to treat his patients.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 13, 2023
I like Dr. Southgate. He takes the time to explain everything pertaining to my hip surgery and the aftermath. He has shown genuine concern regarding my surgery. I trust him implicitly.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 13, 2023
Personable, highly knowledgable in his field and very caring.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 13, 2023
Dr Southgate is very knowledgeable with a good personality
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 13, 2023
He is wonderful. Great bedside manner.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Good doctor.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Southgate made me feel completely comfortable and again he explained everything.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 11, 2023
My experience was a 10 My confidence in this team to get me through this from consultation to surgery and recovery is high. That means a lot to me.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 9, 2023
Very informative and knowledgeable
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 7, 2023
Professional, caring and always discusses various aspects of my condition and treatment options.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 6, 2023
Doctor Richard Southgate. Excellent Doctor, very kind, takes his time to answer questions, very kind and spectacular human quality!!!!
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 6, 2023
Very knowledgeable and caring.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 5, 2023
Again see above very concise and explains all things in detail. Very personable as well
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2023
Excellent caring and knowledgeable doctor.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 29, 2023
Because he’s good
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 29, 2023
He is the best! He has such vs a wonderful way with patients and he is very skilled! He’s very interested in bringing robots to the Orthopedic Department, he is scholarly and excellent in his approach. He loves what he does! NWH is lucky to have him!
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 28, 2023
Answers questions clearly. Listens.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 28, 2023
He is an outstanding surgeon. He listens, answers my questions and includes me in decisions about my care. He did a great job fixing the 80% tear in my [specified] tendon.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 23, 2023
Knowledgeable.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 22, 2023
On my very first appointment he prescribed physical therapy, including water therapy, at Grayslake Rehab. Very helpful!
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 22, 2023
Very thorough very to the point and explained all care in detail.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 22, 2023
I just was vey impressed with him.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 21, 2023
Entire approach
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 21, 2023
Great doctor he seems to care for his patience. He’s very good at explaining everything thoroughly.
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 21, 2023
He cared and very knowledgeable
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 15, 2023
Initial visit with doctor went well
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 14, 2023
Time with patients
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 14, 2023
He took his time put me at ease and what he said would happen has transpired so far!
Published on Sep 1, 2024
Nov 10, 2023
He’s very good!!
Published on Sep 1, 2024