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Harold Wharton Rees, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola Center for Health at Gottlieb

675 W North Ave
Prof Office Bldg Ste 201, 206, 210, 214, 414, 416 & 508
Melrose Park , IL 60160

Loyola Center for Health at Gottlieb

Loyola Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153-3328

Loyola Outpatient Center

Loyola Medicine River Forest

7617 W North Ave
River Forest , IL 60305

Loyola Medicine River Forest

About

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (2002)

Internship:
Drexel University (2003)

Residency:
Drexel University (2007)

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine- Minnesota (2008)

Fellowship:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Minnesota (2008)

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2021)

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of (2010)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(97 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

29 Reviews

02/28/2025

Great doctor !!Thank you !

02/21/2025

He relieved me from my pain which I was suffering since 6 months.

02/21/2025

Everything is good

02/07/2025

Mi gratitud es para mi doctor primario ,mi Ortop茅dico y mi Cardi贸logo que siempre se han preocupado por mi salud

01/03/2025

Me trataron muy bien

01/02/2025

He鈥檚 very nice

12/20/2024

Very good Explaining every thing and very good listening to what I had to say馃憤馃憤

12/11/2024

There is no additional feedback because I got the best care I can find.

12/06/2024

Everything went very good today

11/20/2024

No comment

11/15/2024

Dr Rees always listens attentively to my questions and concerns and responses with caring advice.

11/13/2024

On time and helpful

10/31/2024

Never felt rushed!

10/24/2024

Would go back to this particular doctor.

10/23/2024

Happy to see doctor on time.

10/23/2024

Just thank for good service.

10/18/2024

If need be I will go back to Dr Rees.

10/11/2024

He answers all my questions that is very helpful I had two knee replacements and I feel great

10/09/2024

I Came In Pain Left In Pain No Answer OrOr Advice

09/27/2024

None

09/18/2024

Continue providing great service

09/13/2024

concerned that i receive the care that i need

09/06/2024

I've had Dr. Rees in past & he's the best. He's brilliant and truly cares about his patients. He's a really good listener and never makes you feel rushed or invisible. He is compassionate as well & always gives you feedback on your issues. He is very wise.

08/21/2024

Dr Rees is wonderful

08/02/2024

Always took time to answer our questions.

07/19/2024

I would continue to see them.

07/10/2024

was a very pleasant.

06/14/2024

Good

05/29/2024

I have had some excellent doctors in my lifetime; Dr Rees and his team are at the TOP; they are terrific and I am very glad that I came to Loyola for my surgery and follow-up care.
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Publications

  • Ninety-Day Outcomes in Primary Hypercoagulable Disease Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty Vs Normal: A Matched Case-Control Series. Boubekri, A. M.; Murphy, M. P.; Jozefowski, N.; Brown, N. M.; Rees, H. W.; Arthroplasty today
  • What is the Level of Evidence Substantiating Commercial Payers' Coverage Policies for Total Joint Arthroplasty? Austin, M. S.; Ashley, B. S.; Bedard, N. A.; Bezwada, H. P.; Hannon, C. P.; Fillingham, Y. A.; Kolwadkar, Y. V.; Rees, H. W.; Grosso, M. J.; Zeegen, E. N.; The Journal of arthroplasty
  • Management of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Joint Infections With a Known Sinus Tract-A Single-Center Experience. Davis, B.; Ford, A.; Holzmeister, A. M.; Rees, H. W.; Belich, P. D.; Arthroplasty today
  • Minimum twelve-year follow-up of fixed- vs mobile-bearing total knee arthroplasty: Double blinded randomized trial. Killen, C. J.; Murphy, M. P.; Hopkinson, W. J.; Harrington, M. A.; Adams, W. H.; Rees, H. W.; Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
  • AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip. Rees, H. W.; Barba, M.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip. Rees, H. W.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Characterization of Outcomes of 2-Stage Exchange Arthroplasty in the Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections. Ford, A. N.; Holzmeister, A. M.; Rees, H. W.; Belich, P. D.; The Journal of arthroplasty
  • AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Management of Patients with Orthopaedic Implants Undergoing Dental Procedures. Rees, H. W.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Wound Hygiene Practices After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Does It Matter? Yu, A. L.; Alfieri, D. C.; Bartucci, K. N.; Holzmeister, A. M.; Rees, H. W.; The Journal of arthroplasty
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Blount Disease or Blount-Like Deformity. Natoli, R. M.; Nypaver, C. M.; Schiff, A. P.; Hopkinson, W. J.; Rees, H. W.; The Journal of arthroplasty
  • Revision total hip arthroplasty without bone graft of high-grade acetabular defects. Rees, H. W.; Fung, D. A.; Cerynik, D. L.; Amin, N. H.; Johanson, N. A.; The Journal of arthroplasty