Philip Ludkowski, MD is a doctor in Arlington Heights, IL. He practices as an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in knee and hip joint reconstruction. His areas of expertise include reconstructive surgery, total joint replacement, knee replacement, and independent medical evaluations. He treats hip and knee conditions, particularly joint degeneration caused by arthritis. Dr. Ludkowski performs total hip and total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and torn meniscus repairs. He uses muscle-sparing minimally invasive techniques such as arthroscopy to reduce pain and speed recovery. He also offers advanced forms of post-operative pain management. His practice locations include Arlington Heights South and Kildeer. He is affiliated with Northwest Community Day Surgery Center.
Dr. Ludkowski is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He usually begins care with conservative measures such as medications, physical therapy, or cortisone injections and only proceeds with surgery if those treatments are insufficient. He educates patients about their condition and treatment so they can be active partners in their care. Dr. Ludkowski has been the team physician for Rolling Meadows High School athletic teams since 1990. He was drawn to medicine by his interest in science and desire to help people. He inherited an enjoyment of building things with his hands from his father, a carpenter, which combined with his interest in sports made orthopaedics a natural choice of specialty.
The practice is located at 1300 E Central Rd in Arlington Heights. It sits on East Central Road, about a quarter mile from West Central Road. Dryden Park is about a third of a mile away. Dryden Elementary School and Mount Prospect Public Works are each about four-tenths of a mile from the office. Westbrook Elementary School is about six-tenths of a mile away.
Dr. Ludkowski holds a rating of 4.80 based on 260 reviews. This reflects a strong local reputation built on a large base of customer feedback. His consistent high ratings and established track record demonstrate a reliable standard of care for patients seeking orthopedic treatment in the Arlington Heights area.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction in Arlington Heights, Dr. Ludkowski combines minimally invasive techniques with a focus on patient education and conservative first-line treatments.
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