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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 - Professional 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

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 >

4.9 out of 5

(112 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.

51 Reviews

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.

04/17/2024

A freat experience

04/05/2024

La atencion

04/04/2024

Staff very organized, keeps everyone moving! We actually finished our appointment before the scheduled time. I did not feel rushed at any point!

03/13/2024

good man

03/13/2024

So kind.

03/08/2024

It way good

03/07/2024

Everyone at Loyola is excellent.

03/07/2024

Caring, successful!

03/06/2024

I don't think so , It can't better than already is

02/09/2024

I will return

02/09/2024

Only issue was it took 6 weeks as an existing patient to get back into office to see him!

02/09/2024

Great doctor!!

01/25/2024

It was good

01/25/2024

I appreciated that Dr. Rees listened to what I had to say sometimes Doctors don't do that.

01/12/2024

Good experience with Dr. Rees. Have seen him 2x this year, and several years ago

12/15/2023

Since I’ve been seeing dr Rees, my treatment has been working well.

12/13/2023

excellent

12/13/2023

Everyone was great to work with.

11/30/2023

Very satisfactory.

11/26/2023

mui buena atension

11/26/2023

Very good

11/10/2023

Dr. Rees is a superb surgeon. My experience was better than some of my peers and he is very good at follow up. Innoculations and

11/09/2023

Excellent and very efficient

11/05/2023

Dr Rees is my orthopedic surgeon and I think he is awesome he saved my life by performing total knee replacement and I am no longer in pain thank you doctor

11/03/2023

The visit went well

11/01/2023

Dr Rees is very understanding and has good listening skills.

10/18/2023

He is the best.

10/14/2023

He administered the knee injection very professionally!

10/07/2023

Thorough provider always listens & helps

10/06/2023

Thank you!!!!

09/16/2023

Would highly recommend him

09/13/2023

Well done.

09/09/2023

My appointment began more than one hour after the scheduled time. I certainly know how schedules can lag, especially in the afternoon. It would have been appropriate for someone on the care team to have said, "I'm sorry you were kept waiting," The absence of comment suggests that my schedule is unimportant. Again, there was nothing rude about the treatment afforded me. I'm simply saying that mention of the significant delay would have been best practice.

09/03/2023

I always receive great attention and care.

08/17/2023

Maintain your staff with high quality

08/13/2023

Patient and cheerful.

07/30/2023

Dr. Reed & Dr Huang were terrific along w/ the their med student Jake Gasienica.

07/21/2023

Nice and knowledgeable

07/17/2023

Excellent doctor and staff

07/07/2023

After referring me for a test, Dr. Rees did let me know that he would be out the next week and that one of his team members would call with the results. So that I wouldn't be kept wondering.

07/03/2023

good

07/03/2023

glad I have Dr. Rees for help with my ongoing problem.

07/02/2023

Getting a pt appointment was the hardest part

06/30/2023

he answered my questions and concerns
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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
  • Outcomes of Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Perioperative Thrombocytopenia. Bujnowski, D.; Scheidt, M.; Diaz, A.; Burnham, R.; Adams, W.; Rees, H.; Hopkinson, W.; Brown, N.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Neuropathic (Charcot) Arthropathy of the Knee. Rees, H.; Lyons, M.; Belich, P.; Brown, N.; The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • 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
  • Use of a Tourniquet in Total Knee Arthroplasty Causes a Paradoxical Increase in Total Blood Loss. Schnettler, T.; Papillon, N.; Rees, H.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
  • 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
  • Levels of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Arthroplasty Patients and Their Correlation With Inflammatory and Thrombotic Activation Processes. Alexander, K.; Banos, A.; Abro, S.; Hoppensteadt, D.; Fareed, J.; Rees, H.; Hopkinson, W.; Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
  • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty and relevance of biomarkers. Saluk, J.; Banos, A.; Hopkinson, W.; Rees, H.; Syed, D.; Hoppensteadt, D.; Abro, S.; Iqbal, O.; Fareed, J.; International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology
  • Perioperative Factors and Their Effect on the Fibrinolytic System in Arthroplasty Patients. Burleson, A.; Guler, N.; Banos, A.; Syed, D.; Wanderling, C.; Hoppensteadt, D.; Rees, H.; Fareed, J.; Hopkinson, W.; Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
  • 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
  • Fibrinolytic Dysregulation in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: Potential Clinical Implications. Guler, N.; Burleson, A.; Syed, D.; Banos, A.; Hopkinson, W.; Hoppensteadt, D.; Rees, H.; Fareed, J.; Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
  • Radiologic case study. Bipartite patella. Niemeyer, K.; Song, A.; Lomasney, L. M.; Demos, T. C.; Rees, H.; Orthopedics
  • 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