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Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD

(Dr. Benjamin Goldberg, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: elbow surgery, musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems

835 S Wolcott Avenue M/c 844
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-7161

Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD is an orthopedist in Chicago, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.

Office Locations

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

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

(312) 996-1300

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1900 East Main Street Danville Vamc (550)
Danville, IL 61832

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4646 N Marine Drive Suite C-8300
Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 564-7770

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835 S Wolcott Avenue M/c 844
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-7161

(312) 996-9025

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Some issues Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

“* Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.”—"Thanks to DEI, I see antisemitism every day", The Washington Times, June 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	310
joint surgery	65
minimally invasive procedures	51
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	255
injections	12
joint surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	32
reconstructive surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	102
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	14
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	294
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	101
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	329
joint surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	24
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	178
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	36
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	333
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	90
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	284
excision	11
injections	15
joint surgery	48
minimally invasive procedures	34
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	264
hospital care	25
injections	15
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	83
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery, upper extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	210
excision	11
hospital care	11
injections	21
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
upper extremity surgery	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	54
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	116
hospital care	40
injections	25
inpatient care	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	47
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	13
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	110
injections	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated as an orthopedist in Chicago, IL were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	240
excision	11
hospital care	20
injections	17
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	36
minimally invasive procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	78
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Hispanic	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ACUMED LLC	$108,994 ACUMED $29,333	Polarus 3 Solution $11,220	Shoulder $8,900	Anatomic Radial Head System $8,000	Polarus Proximal Humeral Plating (PHP) System $7,600	Other $43,941
Exactech, Inc.	$1,997 Equinoxe $1,997
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,524 $1,524
Medwest Associates	$1,451 $1,451
Baxter Healthcare	$1,400 TISSEEL $1,320	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $60	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $20
Other	$13,234 ZORVOLEX $1,335	Catalyst Total CSR $835	Dynasplint $606	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $577	Biomet Orthopak $516	Other $9,365

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$113,093
Food and Beverage	$10,732
Travel and Lodging	$2,961
Education	$1,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$113
Other	$50

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin A. Goldberg, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $1,078.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Goldberg, who practices in Chicago, IL and Danville, IL, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Goldberg include musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems, and elbow surgery. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Goldberg attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for his residency. He speaks Spanish.