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Cort Lawton, M.D.
OrthoIllinois
Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip, Knee, and Shoulder
Algonquin, IL
4.9
597 Ratings
251 Comments
Dr. Cort Lawton is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
4.9
597 Ratings
251 Comments
Dr. Cort Lawton is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
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I sincerely appreciate that you have selected me to provide your orthopedic care, and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I’ve also had my fair share of personal injuries. Growing up in Polo, Illinois I participated in wrestling and boxing – both activities leading to visits with sports medicine physicians. Through this perspective, I understand the frustration associated with being injured, and the hurdles experienced along the path to recovery. As a result of this exposure, I developed a strong interest in sports medicine, and desire to assist patients in overcoming their injuries.
My early interest in sports medicine and passion for athletics remained strong throughout my pursuit of a career in this field. I attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences: Chicago Medical School, and did my orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University Fienberg School of Medicine. During residency I gained experience working as a sports medicine physician in the Chicago area, assisting with coverage for the Chicago Blackhawks NHL team, NBA Combine, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball March Madness Tournament, NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournaments, and Chicago public high school and youth football games.
I finished my subspecialty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where I completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship. This fellowship allowed me to focus strictly on honing my skills and experience in arthroscopic and open surgical procedures to treat injuries to the hip, knee, and shoulder. Furthermore, I added to my experience as a sports medicine physician working with the New York Rangers NHL team, New York Liberty WNBA team, New York Guardians XFL professional football team, RUNY professional rugby team, and the UFC.
My practice at Ortho Illinois focuses on youth and adult injuries to the hip, knee, and shoulder, with a special interest in arthroscopic procedures to the hip.
My own athletic background guided not only my career choice, but also my care philosophy. Modeling after the passion and example provided by the sports medicine physicians who treated me, I am equally dedicated to my patients. You can feel confident that I will always be in your corner working to help you meet your return to competition goals, desired athletic activities, or to overcome your disabilities.
Outside of my medical practice, I continue to remain active golfing, wrestling, boxing, fishing, and spending quality time with my family.
I look forward to meeting you and becoming the newest member of your team on your road to recovery.
Sincerely,
Cort Lawton, MD
Bachelor's Degree: University of Iowa
Medical Degree: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences: Chicago Medical School
Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Sports Medicine Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Memberships:
Board eligible, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations:
Northwestern Medicine Hospital
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Algonquin Road Surgery Center
Conditions & Treatments:
Anterior Knee Pain
Bicep Tendon Tears
Frozen Shoulder
Hip and Thigh Muscle Strains
Knee Arthroscopy
Patellar Instability
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tears
Tendon and Ligament Injuries
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Dr Lawton is great! Amazing bed side manner, so thorough when he speaks to you. Great surgery experience! Highly recommend
Very thorough. Explained everything in terms I could understand. Included his trainee in the discussions of diagnosis and therapies. Medical staff was knowledgeable and kind. A very welcoming office.
He has always been the best!
Dr. Lawton gave immediate confidence in his understanding of my concerns and adequately explained the various options and the pros and cons of each. He ultimately assisted me in identifying the choice of option that I thought, and still think is the best.
To the point, reassuring and gave me things to try to remedy my problem.
Dr. Lawton was very informative. He took the time to answer all my questions and made it easy for me to make decisions on my medical health.
So polite and great bedside manner. Explains things thoroughly and I highly recommend!
He is very kind and listens. He answers questions and explains things so you understand!
Very impressed with the time he took to explain things to me. Not all medical professionals do that. I appreciate it so much.
Waiting time: I waited a full hour to see the doctor. Receptionist courtesy: The receptionist who checked me in was rude. Additional comments: I appreciated the care provided by the doctor. I truly appreciate his bedside manners. However, I was disappointed with the long wait time & lack of communication about the delay. It would be helpful if patients could be notified via phone or text message when the doctor is running behind schedule. This would improve the overall experience & help manage expectations.