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Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital · 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL, US, 60045

  • Pay: $390,000 – $620,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-Time (Days)
  • Location: Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF91285F

Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time board eligible/board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, well‑established orthopedic service line in the north suburbs of Chicago.

  • Clinic opportunities in Lake Forest and Glenview
  • Hospital/OR privileges at NM Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake Surgery Center
  • 3 clinic days/2 OR days
  • Weekday and weekend call schedules is equitably shared
  • Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • EPIC electronic health record system

NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Employer

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.

The Northwestern Medicine system:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
  • Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
  • Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:

  • Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
  • Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • A culture of physician leadership and involvement
  • Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance

Livability

19,190
Lake Forest population
$748K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Chicago
29.2 mi
Pop. 8,489,066
Round Lake Beach
14.5 mi
Pop. 252,224
Aurora
39.2 mi
Pop. 179,867
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Lake County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$748K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 60045
21,159
Total residents
10,287
Male residents
10,872
Female residents
Age distribution
total
21,159
0-9
2,118
10-19
3,092
20-29
2,785
30-39
1,541
40-49
2,133
50-59
3,251
60-69
2,518
70-79
2,268
80+
1,453
Ethnicity
White
18,114
Black Or African American
206
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
132
Asian
1,336
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
298
Two Or More
1,073
Source: US Census Bureau
9
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
30
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 18.02 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 62.87 mi
South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) 87.75 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 97.15 mi
Source: FAA database
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL