GregoryLamarPrimusMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, ILHip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery
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Office
1301 East 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60653Phone+1 708-263-2000Fax+1 708-263-2023
Summary
- Dr. Gregory L. Primus is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of The Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. He played three seasons in the NFL, one with the Denver Broncos and two with the Chicago Bears. As a former professional athlete, Dr. Primus has a unique understanding of the needs of sports medicine patients. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Primus and the staff at The Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery believe in a team-oriented approach to patient care. Some of the services offered include on-site physical therapy, x-ray, and MRI, as well as assistance from athletic trainers. The facility also houses a fitness center and personal trainers for an entire sports medicine experience.
In addition to his sports medicine training, which focuses on arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction of all the major joints, Dr. Primus also specializes in arthritis reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, with a focus on ligament sparing joint arthroplasty.
Education & Training
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2006 - 2007
University of ChicagoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2021
CO State Medical License 2004 - 2005
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 29 citationsOncologic outcomes of primary lymphoma of bone in adults.Valerae O. Lewis, Gregory Primus, John Anastasi, Dorota A. Doherty, Anthony G. Montag
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2003-10-01
Press Mentions
Doctor Opens Washington’s First Black-Owned Direct Primary Care PracticeMay 2nd, 2021
How Your Pillow and Sleep Habits Can Predispose You to InjuryOctober 1st, 2020- Call to Action for Youth Sports During COVID-19August 18th, 2020
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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