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Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral nerve surgery, hand surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

1801 W. Taylor Street Suite 2a
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-1300

Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD is an orthopedist in Chicago, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

Office Locations

1740 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612

1-866-600-2273

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University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

1801 W. Taylor Street Suite 2a
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-1300

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	475
injections	15
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
reconstructive surgery	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	475
injections	27
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	129
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	420
injections	16
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	16
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	314
hip imaging	15
injections	19
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	206
Hispanic	128
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	26
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	430
injections	25
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	136
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	485
injections	41
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	461
injections	26
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
reconstructive surgery	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	141
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	437
injections	26
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
reconstructive surgery	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	138
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	15
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	218
injections	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	19
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	104
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	385
hip imaging	15
injections	23
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	120
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	43
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery \ Hand Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery \ Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$17,477 Recon Knees $17,325	Recon Hips $152
Medwest Associates	$4,493 $4,493
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$2,590 Trauma $2,590
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,790 Trauma $1,033	Ti Mini Frag $439	TI $204	$114
OMNIlife science, Inc	$352 Apex Knee System $250	OMNINAV $102
Other	$669 Aptus $263	Hip $110	CELEBREX $62	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products $59	EVOS $40	Other $134

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$17,225
Education	$4,756
Royalty or License	$4,266
Food and Beverage	$1,024
Travel and Lodging	$100

Biography

Dr. Mark Gonzalez practices hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Gonzalez's areas of expertise include knee replacement, hand surgery procedures, and peripheral nerve surgery. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Gonzalez trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago.