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Dr. Gregory Lamar Primus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
24 years of experience
Chicago Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Surgery 7543 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 263-2000

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Brief Intro

Dr. Gregory L. Primus is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and founder of The Chicago Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. He is uniquely qualified for sports medicine because of his unlikely alignment of medical training and prior athletic experience. Unlike most physicians in sports medicine, Dr. Primus is a former NFL player, yet even during his football career he always planned to become a medical doctor. Dr. Primus' success on the football field delayed his eventual pursuit of his life passion to become a surgeon, as he went on to play three years in the NFL, one season with the Denver Broncos, and two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Dr. Primus always considered himself a true student athlete, as he earned a football scholarship and undertook a pre-medical curriculum. He completed a Microbiology degree at Colorado State University while breaking school records for wide receiving. The former earned him an outstanding Student Award and the commencement address for his major. The latter earned him Hall of Fame status for holding unbeatable receiving records for 13 years. His academic achievement prepared him to enter into the University Of Chicago Pritzer School Of Medicine where he earned his medical degree, followed by completion of his orthopedic surgery residency training. He then went on to complete a fellowship at the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine. 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. His professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Cook County Physicians Association (CCPA), National Medical Association (NMA). Dr. Primus is the team physician for Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, IL and Chicago State University. He also treats athletes and injured workers all around the Chicago-land area.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Chicago Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine - 2001

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Chicago Center For Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Surgery
7543 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Lateral Epicondylitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Plantar Fasciitis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Spinal Stenosis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage

Procedures Performed

Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Neurological Testing
Physical Therapy
Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Ascension Health
Devoted Health
Zenith
Aetna Better Health
Humana
Clear Spring Health
Medicare
Zing Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Molina Healthcare
CareSource
Cigna-HealthSpring
Tricare
Cigna
AARP
Aetna
Liberty Mutual
Meritain Health
Optum Health
UnitedHealthcare
Wellcare
Meridian Health Plan

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Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
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Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
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