Benjamin Kester, MD

Duly Ortho Now, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

4.8
303 Ratings
Practices In: Lombard, Westmont
Patients Seen: Ages 1+

As an ortho­pe­dic sur­geon who spe­cial­izes in sports med­i­cine, I want to keep peo­ple healthy and par­tic­i­pat­ing in the activ­i­ties they love. These activ­i­ties are essen­tial to our phys­i­cal and emo­tion­al well-being and so I will work with patients of all ages to live their best lives.

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Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Sports Med­i­cine includ­ing knee and shoul­der arthroscopy, knee lig­a­ment recon­struc­tion includ­ing ACL, PCL, MCL and pos­tero­lat­er­al cor­ner, knee car­ti­lage repair and restora­tion, menis­cus repair and trans­plant, patellofemoral dis­or­ders, rota­tor cuff repair, shoul­der sta­bi­liza­tion, anatom­ic and reverse total shoul­der replacement

Personal Interests

Bik­ing, run­ning, trav­el­ing, hik­ing, and cook­ing — always with my wife and chil­dren when­ev­er possible.

Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
155 E. Brush Hill Road Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 331-221-1000 Get Directions
School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Graduation Date: 2015 Degree: MD
Residency
New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Procedures

ACL Reconstructive Surgery, ACL Repairs, Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Ankle Arthroscopy, Ankle Ligament Reconstruction, Arthritis Treatment, Arthroscopic Knee Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Labral Repair, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Bankart Repair, Benign Bone & Cartilage Tumors Treatment, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Cartilage Restoration, Complex Knee Ligament Reconstruction, Cortisone Injection, Elbow Fracture Care, Fracture Care, Fracture Care - Ankles, Fracture Care - Elbows, Fracture Care - Hands, Fracture Care - Lower Extremity (hip joint & femur, tibia, fibula, patella), Fracture Care - Wrists, Hip Replacement, Hyaluronic Acid (Viscosupplementation), Joint Injection, Joint Replacement, Knee Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement Surgery, Labral Repair, Meniscus Repair, Meniscus and Cartilage Repair, Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement, Non-Surgical Care for Joint Arthritis, Non-Surgical Fracture Care, Non-Surgical Treatment of Fractures, Non-Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Non-Surgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries, Pediatric Fracture Care, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections, Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Fracture Care, Shoulder Instability Treatment, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Stabilization Surgery, Standard / Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, Stem Cell Treatment, Subacromial Decompression, Tommy John Elbow Surgery, Total Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement, Wrist Fracture Care

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Disorders, Ankle Fractures, Calcaneus Fractures, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Colles Fracture, Complex Knee Instabilities, Cysts & Tumors, Distal Radius Fracture, Elbow Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Ganglion Cysts and Tumors, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Overuse Injuries, Peroneal/Posterior Tibial Tendon Disorders, Shoulder Bursitis, Sprains, Strains, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Tibia Fracture, Trauma Related Injuries

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
301 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
301 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
302 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
286 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
303 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Kester is a pleasure to see.....patient, efficient, simple explanations.....ALL GOOD!"
5
May. 22, 2024
"Very informative and professional"
5
May. 5, 2024
"Dr. Kester is a professional for patients at all times. He cares and responds to levels,of pain and offers recommendations for relief!"
5
Apr. 29, 2024
"Was a great experience"
5
Apr. 29, 2024
"Great Doctor and the only doctor I had seen at Duly that took my overall well being in life and not just looked at my weight!"
5
Apr. 29, 2024
"Dr. Kester listened to my concerns in a compassionate manner. I feel he truly listened to me and cared about the pain I was experiencing. I totally understood and agreed with his treatment plan."
5
Apr. 17, 2024
"Very kind and informative and caring of the needs of the patient"
5
Apr. 14, 2024
"Not the best experience. I was surprised the Dr. Did not provide much in the way of information as to what I should doing or not doing regarding my issue. I actually think I learned more off of the internet than what then Dr. Provided. He seemed nice, just did not go into much detail."
1.6
Apr. 10, 2024
"The doctor was quick and thorough. Much appreciated"
4
Jun. 23, 2024
"It was good experience Dr. Kester showed me that there are a lot of good people in the world. And shouldn't be Judged"
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Very professional, caring understanding explained condition clearly so I could understand treatment options going forward,"
5
Jun. 11, 2024
"Excellent time given to listen to me; give options; care and exam"
5
Jun. 11, 2024
"Dr. Kester and his staff are amazing!!"
5
Jun. 9, 2024
"Was very pleased with the care of the operation the doctor, the assistance with everything"
4.4
Jun. 3, 2024
"I had researched my shoulder symptoms and he listened to my opinion."
5
May. 29, 2024
"Dr Kester has been fantastic and listened to my concerns about the upcoming surgery. He addressed my questions and gave me some options including holding off on the procedure until I knew for certain what I wanted to do."
5
Jul. 29, 2024
"Dr was very good in explaining everything so I would understand"
5
Jul. 28, 2024
"Very good!"
5
Sep. 26, 2024
"Dr Kester listened to me. Addressed my problem and alleviated my pain. Thank you, Dr Kester!"
5
Sep. 22, 2024
"Very nice staff at Duly especially Dr. Kester"
5
Sep. 15, 2024
"Good"
4
Sep. 11, 2024
"Dr. Kester took his time to answer all questions that came up. I appreciate his willingness to take time with patients."
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Dr Kester is so personable. His concern is truly genuine and his surgery skills are unmatched. I hope to not have to see him again but if anything does come around, I will see him for any of my surgery needs or orthopedic."
5
Aug. 27, 2024
"Very responsive and caring"
5
Aug. 26, 2024
"Very informative"
5
Aug. 20, 2024
"Dr. Kester is such a warm and wonderful doctor truly enjoy seeing him as much as you can enjoy seeing a doctor I should say"
5
Aug. 18, 2024
"Doctor Benjamin always goes above and beyond! He is so down to earth. He provides excellent care and listens to me when I have questions or concerns! He's what is right about Duly health!"
5
Aug. 14, 2024
"Excellent and thorough"
5
Oct. 26, 2024
"I scheduled the appointment in Mychart. I arrived on time, the doctor saw me on time. I had X-rays taken in a timely manner. The whole process was quick and easy."
5
Oct. 21, 2024
"Definitely was a great and different experience. I'm definitely recommend Duly"
4.8
Oct. 19, 2024
"Great experience"
5
Oct. 12, 2024
"Good"
4.8
Oct. 4, 2024
"Love my Doctor"
5
Oct. 4, 2024
"Dr. Kester always listens to my concerns and discusses options with me. He makes me feel comfortable and confident in his care of me. His treatment plan works very welll for me."
5
Nov. 25, 2024
"I appreciate the professional care that was provided by Doctor Kester"
5
Nov. 16, 2024
"Dr Kester is by far one of the best specialists I have met and worked with at Duly. He's caring, compassionate, and easy to approach with questions and concerns. He responds to my messages on MyChart within hours. He communicates with my physical therapist for my best care. I have recommended him to many."
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"Dr Kester performed rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder. Everything about the procedure was excellent and post operative pain less than expected. An excellent Doctor, I recommend him highly!"
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"Dr. Kester has always helped me with my knee problems and very efficient!"
5
Nov. 1, 2024
"Well, I am happy. I don't have to have surgery, but it wasn't really explained why I have slight fractures in the hip bone and what preventive methods I could do to be in less pain but he said just keep doing what I'm doing so that's what I'm doing would've been nice if he offered some other Solutions or understanding of why or what else I could do besides . But he was very polite pleasant."
3.25
Nov. 1, 2024
"Dr Kester was informative and patient in answering my questions"
5
Jan. 24, 2025
"Dr Kester has a very straight forward and caring manner. Very reassuring."
5
Jan. 15, 2025
"DR KESTER WAS AWESOME...VERY PLEASED WITH HIM."
5
Jan. 9, 2025
"Dr was very kind and took time to explain my condition and review my images"
5
Jan. 4, 2025
"I had an excellent experience throughout the entire process."
5
Jan. 2, 2025
"Had a very positive visit. Dr. Kester was very knowledgeable. Provided feedback which was appropriate. Gave assurances of my next steps. Answered all of our questions, gave very specific instructions for the coming weeks. I felt very confident of Dr. Kesters recommendation, and it greatly assured me of little danger of further complications. Great visit. "
5
Dec. 30, 2024
"Overall good experience"
5
Dec. 25, 2024
"Very good experience"
5
Dec. 23, 2024
"Thoroughly discussed my interests and gave sound advise."
5
Dec. 20, 2024
"My visit was prompt & very helpful"
5
Dec. 20, 2024
"Dr. Kester is excellent! "
5
Dec. 11, 2024
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