James S. Fister, MD

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

1-844-3-ADVOCATE

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James S. Fister, MD

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Independent practitioner Advocate Medical Group provider

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2971 West Algonquin Road

Suite 101A

Algonquin, IL 60102

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Office: 847-854-8590

Fax: 847-854-8593

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308 Randall Road

Suite A

Geneva, IL 60134

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Office: 630-262-5391

Fax: 630-262-5398

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1710 North Randall Road

Suite 140

Elgin, IL 60123

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Office: 224-293-1170

Fax: 847-289-0960

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420 West Northwest Highway

Suite M

Barrington, IL 60010

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Office: 847-382-6766

Fax: 847-382-6782

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2350 Royal Boulevard

Suite 200

Elgin, IL 60123

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Office: 847-931-5300

Fax: 847-931-9072

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Meet James S. Fister, MD

About me

  • Gender:
  • Primary area of focus: Spinal Surgery
  • Clinical interests: Back & NeckBack and Neck DisordersBack and Neck PainBack and Neck SurgeryBack PainKnee ArthroscopyKnee PainKnee ReplacementSpinal SurgeryWrist Fractures
  • Related website: www.midwestbonejoint.com
Member of Advocate Physician Partners

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Residency: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Internship: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago

Board certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Hospital affiliations

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

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