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Nickolas G Garbis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Speaks

Languages

Spanish
Greek

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 Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

Loyola Outpatient Center

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge , IL 60527

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace

1S224 and 1S260 Summit Ave
Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181

Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace

About

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64
Adolescents - 12 to 17

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007)

Residency:
Rush Medical College of Rush University (2012)

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of (2015)

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)

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 >

4.9 out of 5

(170 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.

53 Reviews

08/16/2024

Excelente, trato y explicación del tratamiento

08/02/2024

Muy bien la atención y la explicación de mi salud

07/30/2024

He showed how much he cared

07/16/2024

Very nice and gave clear information

06/28/2024

I was in a very difficult situation after a long battle with workers compensation to get my injuries cared for. Finally got approval for the surgery after a 6 month period and 2 weeks prior to surgery my Doctor abruptly left. I needed a SC joint specialist for reconstruction of the SC joint. My Doctor was with Duly and after he last they had no other SC joint specialist and referred me to Dr. GARBIS. I explained my situation and they were able to get me an appointment in that same week. After my visit, Dr. GARBIS was able to get me scheduled in 3 weeks!! I lost very little time in what could have been months of waiting. Extremely thankful. It’s my first time using Loyola, as I live in the western suburbs and have been with Duly ( formerly Dupage Medical) for over 25 years. I would highly recommend Loyola judging by my first experience.

06/25/2024

EVERY BODY WAS KIND AND COURTEOUS AND CONCERNED ABOUT MY WELL-BEING

06/18/2024

Mui bueno

06/14/2024

Buenos

06/11/2024

Spent plenty of time with me, good explanation where I can understand,

05/31/2024

Muy satisfecha, gracias

05/28/2024

I'm totally satisfied.

05/21/2024

I would recommend that Loyola either extends his contract and those of his staff or give all a raise

05/21/2024

explained to the doctor about my numbness in my left ear and the side of my head after my surgery and it’s still there and hasn’t gone away

05/14/2024

Todo bien

05/14/2024

Keep up the great work

03/26/2024

Overall a thorough and timely examination and explanation was provided.

03/08/2024

All good

03/05/2024

all was great

02/02/2024

All good

01/26/2024

I have recommended Dr

01/09/2024

Fantastic surgeon.

01/05/2024

Top notch.

01/05/2024

As long as I get results I will return to same provider.

12/19/2023

good bed side manor

12/12/2023

Trust!

12/08/2023

GreT surgeon

12/01/2023

True angels that work there.

12/01/2023

My whole team did a wonderful job with my surgery and Dr.Garbis and Dr.Swanson really understood my concerns and followed my progress and my recovery. Thank you all for expert,excellent help.

12/01/2023

Knowledgeable and kind

11/27/2023

I love how much they care about me.

11/26/2023

Muy atentos y muy eficaces

11/25/2023

good care nice people

11/16/2023

great doctor

11/10/2023

Comforting during a stressful time

10/29/2023

Give’s me peace and understanding to overcome my injury.

10/26/2023

He’s the best doctor carrying

10/21/2023

So great

10/07/2023

He is a great physician and really cares about his patients and explains everything.

10/03/2023

He explain everything so I can understand

09/28/2023

cares about my concerms

09/28/2023

Excellent diagnostician

09/28/2023

Personable

09/21/2023

Nothing but the best

09/21/2023

excellent service

09/08/2023

Muy a

09/08/2023

Dr Garbis is very professional and so his his PA

09/04/2023

Very attentive

08/13/2023

very informative

08/13/2023

Great experience

08/10/2023

none

08/06/2023

Un trato muy bueno y eficiente

07/28/2023

Im satisfied

07/09/2023

The assistant, John, who brought me to the room and checked me in is very, very nice.
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Publications

  • The Effect of Ethanol on Rotator Cuff Repairs in a Rodent Model. Burr, R.; Schneider, A.; Krob, J.; Eikani, C.; Shivdasani, K.; Chen, A.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Callaci, J. J.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Inferior Glenoid HyperOSTosis (GHOST) Lesion Development Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Shivdasani, K.; Scheidt, M.; Boubekri, A.; Meldau, J. E.; Stanila, T.; Chen, A.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Exploring Impact and Variability of Research Productivity Among Academic Orthopaedic Leaders. Farooq, H.; Gaetano, A.; Shivdasani, K.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; JB & JS open access
  • Culture-negative septic glenohumeral arthritis identified with plasma microbial cell-free DNA sequencing: a case report. Scheidt, M.; Shivdasani, K.; Gaetano, A.; Leduc, R.; Harrington, A.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; JSES reviews, reports, and techniques
  • Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Algorithms Versus Standard Linear Demographic Analysis in Predicting Implant Size of Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Boubekri, A.; Murphy, M.; Scheidt, M.; Shivdasani, K.; Anderson, J.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
  • Full-thickness triceps tears misdiagnosed as olecranon bursitis: a case report. Shivdasani, K.; Scheidt, M.; Anderson, J.; Okafor, L.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; JSES reviews, reports, and techniques
  • Bony encasement of the ulnar nerve secondary to heterotopic ossification of the elbow: an evaluation of long-term outcomes. Shivdasani, K.; Kelly, R.; Scheidt, M.; Boubekri, A.; Marra, G.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • The impact of modern airport security protocols on patients with total shoulder replacements. Scheidt, M. D.; Sethi, N.; Ballard, M.; Wesolowski, M.; Salazar, D.; Garbis, N.; Clinics in shoulder and elbow
  • An objective assessment of the impact of tendon retraction on sleep efficiency in patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears: a prospective cohort study. MacConnell, A. E.; Davis, W.; Burr, R.; Schneider, A.; Dugas, L. R.; Joyce, C.; Salazar, D. H.; Garbis, N. G.; Clinics in shoulder and elbow
  • Health care disparities in surgical treatment of rotator cuff disease. Salazar, D. H.; Moossighi, R.; Reedy, I.; Kim, A.; Farooq, H.; Garbis, N. G.; JSES international
  • Core decompression for early-stage avascular necrosis of the humeral head: current concepts and techniques. Scheidt, M. D.; Aiyash, S.; Salazar, D.; Garbis, N.; Clinics in shoulder and elbow
  • Surgically Treated Pectoralis Major Tears Impact the Play and Performance of National Football League Athletes. Farooq, H.; Garbis, N. G.; Moossighi, R.; Lam, R.; Cho, E.; Salazar, D. H.; Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation
  • The Long Head of the Biceps Myotendinous Junction Is Located 1.14 Centimeters Distal to the Proximal Border of the Pectoralis Major Tendon: An Anatomic Study. Meldau, J. E.; Farooq, H.; Garbis, N. G.; Schoenfeldt, T. L.; Salazar, D. H.; Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation
  • Bubble Sign: An Arthroscopic Technical Trick to Differentiate Between Partial- and Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. Upadhyay, D.; Scheidt, M.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Arthroscopy techniques
  • Delayed surgical repair of the deltoid following acromioplasty: a case report. Sherwani, Z.; Kelley, C.; Farooq, H.; Garbis, N. G.; Clinics in shoulder and elbow
  • Acromiohumeral cerclage in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for recurrent instability. Salazar, D. H.; Bialek, S. E.; Garbis, N. G.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Delayed presentation of upper extremity arteriovenous fistula after total shoulder replacement. Reedy, I.; Aulivola, B.; Garbis, N.; JSES reviews, reports, and techniques
  • Synovial Non-langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Shoulder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Huri, G.; Çetik, R. M.; Gedikoğlu, G.; Garbis, N.; Journal of orthopaedic case reports
  • Repairing PASTA Lesions Without Violation of the Rotator Cuff. Bernazzani, M.; McMartin, T.; Garbis, N.; Arthroscopy techniques
  • Improving the safety of shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position: a prospective randomized trial investigating the effect of compression stockings on cerebral desaturation events in obese patients. Golz, A. G.; Davis, W. J.; Perry, M. W.; Tonino, P. M.; Garbis, N. G.; Salazar, D. H.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • The effect of pulsed lavage irrigation on suture knot security. Golz, A.; Yun, J.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
  • Intraoperative Efficiency in Contemporary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Is Manual Pressure During Cement Curing Still Necessary With Interference Fit Pegged Glenoids? Garbis, N. G.; Burr, R. G.; Schneider, A. M.; Murphy, M.; Salazar, D. H.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Biceps enthesophyte: a rare complication following biceps tenodesis. Aiyash, S.; Garbis, N.; Goldberg, B.; Salazar, D.; JSES open access
  • A 3-dimensional comparison of hand and power reamers in accuracy of glenoid retroversion correction. Scheidt, M.; Wesolowski, M.; Salazar, D.; Garbis, N.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Cerebral Desaturation Events During Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Beach Chair Position. Salazar, D. H.; Davis, W. J.; Ziroğlu, N.; Garbis, N. G.; Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty in Transplant Recipients: Complications and Mortality. Strotman, P. K.; Kothari, A.; Kuo, P.; Salazar, D. H.; Garbis, N.; Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances
  • Rotator cable and rotator interval: anatomy, biomechanics and clinical importance. Huri, G.; Kaymakoglu, M.; Garbis, N.; EFORT open reviews
  • Platelet-rich plasma and the shoulder: clinical indications and outcomes. Schneider, A.; Burr, R.; Garbis, N.; Salazar, D.; Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine
  • Articular shear injuries of the capitellum in adolescents. Frank, J. M.; Saltzman, B. M.; Garbis, N.; Cohen, M. S.; Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Glenohumeral kinematics after soft tissue interposition graft and glenoid reaming: A cadaveric study. Garbis, N. G.; Weber, A. E.; Shewman, E. F.; Cole, B. J.; Romeo, A. A.; Verma, N. N.; Indian journal of orthopaedics
  • The Effect of Compression Stockings on Cerebral Desaturation Events in Obese Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Beach-Chair Position. Tauchen, A. J.; Salazar, D.; Barton, G. J.; Francois, A.; Tonino, P.; Garbis, N. G.; Evans, D.; Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
  • Understanding and evaluating shoulder pain in the throwing athlete. Garbis, N. G.; McFarland, E. G.; Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America