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Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD

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(467 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (2004)

Professional interests include: hyaluronic acid joint injections (viscosupplementation), shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, and more.

4115 Fairview Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 968-1881

Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

133 E Brush Hill Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126

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303 W Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559

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Endeavor Health

4115 Fairview Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 968-1881

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Some issues Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

spine imaging

spine X-ray

total joint replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), spine imaging, spine X-ray, and total joint replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, aspiration, injections and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	237
doctor visit	381
fracture surgery	24
hip imaging	20
hospital care	76
injections	237
inpatient care	76
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	24
manual therapy	54
musculoskeletal imaging	48
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	255
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2013 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
doctor visit	361
hip imaging	25
hospital care	60
injections	245
inpatient care	60
manual therapy	34
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pelvic imaging	14
rehabilitation	244
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	23
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	74
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2014 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	279
hip imaging	19
hospital care	59
injections	247
inpatient care	59
manual therapy	46
musculoskeletal imaging	19
rehabilitation	152
X-rays	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	18
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	67
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
doctor visit	334
hip imaging	21
hospital care	60
injections	258
inpatient care	60
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	44
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	118
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	294
doctor visit	299
hospital care	47
injections	294
inpatient care	47
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	23
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	54
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	323
doctor visit	389
hospital care	31
injections	323
inpatient care	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	19
Hispanic	43
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	49
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	336
doctor visit	419
hospital care	25
injections	336
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	25
Hispanic	31
Asian	18
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	58
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	417
doctor visit	532
hospital care	33
injections	417
inpatient care	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	28
Hispanic	29
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	62
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
doctor visit	258
hospital care	29
injections	257
inpatient care	29
musculoskeletal imaging	19
X-rays	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	45
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	297
doctor visit	341
hospital care	19
injections	297
inpatient care	19
musculoskeletal imaging	12
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	44
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	372
injections	262
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	314
hospital care	12
injections	264
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	33
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elmhurst, IL were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and manual therapy.

aspiration	286
doctor visit	356
fracture surgery	24
hip imaging	21
hospital care	41
injections	286
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	16
manual therapy	44
musculoskeletal imaging	22
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	13
rehabilitation	217
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	306
Hispanic	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	53
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	173

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2004. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2004)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 467 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elmhurst, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor was recommended to me by several people and I would recommend him. One of the top doctors at Duly. I went to many doctors at Duly he was very impressive . Not that the others were bad

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-30

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Dr. Thangamani is very caring, upfront and really explains the do's and dont's or what is the best for my problem. Has excellent bedside manners and has a very pleasant personality.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-03

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Dr. Vijay B Thangamani and staff are always very concerned about my well being and health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-17

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Dr Vijay was excellent I would recommend him 100 percent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-08

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Excellent listener. Thorough Easy to understand.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-11-20

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Thorough. Personable attentive

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-16

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Outstanding physician.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-12-23

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medwest Associates	$3,352 $3,352
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$649 Sports Med Hip $649
Stryker Corporation	$496 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $147	HIPS $112	Mako $94	KNEES $63	MAKOplasty $32	Other $48
K2M, Inc.	$150 EVEREST Spinal System $150
DJO, LLC	$150 $150
Other	$252 Hip $110	iFuse Implant $25	KNEES $15	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $3	$99

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,235
Food and Beverage	$1,315
Travel and Lodging	$499

Biography

Dr. Vijay Thangamani is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include strains, meniscus repair, and frozen shoulder. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University, Dr. Thangamani attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Thangamani has received professional recognition including the following: Castle Connolly Top Doctor. He is professionally affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital (Elmhurst, IL) and Duly Health and Care. He has an open panel in Elmhurst, IL according to Doctor.com.