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Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: ankle surgery, elbow surgery, knee injury, and more.

900 Rand Road Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016

(847) 375-3000

Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD is an orthopedist in Des Plaines, IL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Private Practice, NorthShore, Advocate Health Care, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, ILLINOIS BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE LLC, Ascension Saint Francis, Ascension Resurrection and Ascension Alexian Brothers.

Office Locations

Address:

900 Rand Road Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Address:

9000 Waukegan Road Suite 200
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Some issues Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD can help you with:

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.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News

“A small pellet is probably inconsequential, and extracting could cause more damage than leaving it in place," said Dr. Thomas Gleason, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Northwestern University Memorial...”—"Experts say victims can live with pellets", The Orange County Register, February 2006

aspiration	155
CT scan	15
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	2062
hip imaging	224
hospital care	428
image guided procedures	65
injections	265
inpatient care	428
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	65
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	237
musculoskeletal imaging	533
nerve block	45
nerve procedures	21
pain management	110
pelvic imaging	227
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	1052
X-rays	1416

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	65
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	233
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

aspiration	127
CT scan	14
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	1932
hip imaging	176
hospital care	280
image guided procedures	54
injections	198
inpatient care	280
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	54
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	247
musculoskeletal imaging	451
nerve block	17
nerve procedures	37
pain management	71
pelvic imaging	197
reconstructive surgery	23
rehabilitation	55
spinal procedures	1050
X-rays	1301

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	921
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	52
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	223
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

aspiration	86
blood draw	28
CT scan	11
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	1791
hip imaging	152
hospital care	490
image guided procedures	43
injections	128
inpatient care	490
joint surgery	34
lab tests	37
lower extremity surgery	34
manual therapy	10
minimally invasive procedures	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	241
musculoskeletal imaging	493
nerve procedures	32
pain management	42
pelvic imaging	187
reconstructive surgery	34
rehabilitation	79
spinal procedures	1001
X-rays	1317

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1766
Black	26
Hispanic	74
Asian	120
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	706
From 75 to 84	762
85 and over	460
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

aspiration	59
blood draw	35
CT scan	23
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	1651
hip imaging	16
hospital care	443
image guided procedures	11
injections	69
inpatient care	443
joint surgery	12
lab tests	29
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	167
musculoskeletal imaging	401
nerve procedures	24
pain management	10
pelvic imaging	74
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	32
spinal procedures	883
X-rays	1104

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	13
Hispanic	31
Asian	75
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	369
85 and over	204
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

aspiration	50
blood draw	19
CT scan	25
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	1465
hip imaging	10
hospital care	326
injections	45
inpatient care	326
joint surgery	12
lab tests	9
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	162
musculoskeletal imaging	321
nerve procedures	19
pelvic imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	62
spinal procedures	837
X-rays	1012

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	59
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	170
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	34
blood draw	19
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	1579
hip imaging	19
hospital care	317
image guided procedures	9
injections	42
inpatient care	317
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	9
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	221
musculoskeletal imaging	253
nerve procedures	18
pain management	8
pelvic imaging	84
spinal procedures	913
X-rays	995

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	589

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	753
Black	13
Hispanic	31
Asian	61
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	177
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

aspiration	51
blood draw	19
CT scan	10
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	1587
hip imaging	11
hospital care	301
image guided procedures	47
injections	97
inpatient care	301
joint surgery	9
lab tests	14
lower extremity surgery	9
minimally invasive procedures	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	235
musculoskeletal imaging	272
nerve procedures	24
pain management	46
pelvic imaging	159
reconstructive surgery	9
rehabilitation	33
spinal procedures	1063
X-rays	1169

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	14
Hispanic	29
Asian	56
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	172
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

aspiration	26
blood draw	23
CT scan	13
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	1244
hip imaging	12
hospital care	151
image guided procedures	36
injections	61
inpatient care	151
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	214
musculoskeletal imaging	230
nerve procedures	10
pain management	35
pelvic imaging	117
spinal procedures	866
X-rays	943

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	12
Hispanic	25
Asian	47
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	120
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

blood draw	25
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	2170
hip imaging	26
hospital care	232
image guided procedures	10
injections	8
inpatient care	232
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	347
musculoskeletal imaging	214
nerve procedures	12
pain management	9
pelvic imaging	323
spinal procedures	1550
X-rays	1708

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD treated as an orthopedist in Des Plaines, IL were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and inpatient care.

aspiration	73
blood draw	24
CT scan	15
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	1721
hip imaging	73
hospital care	329
image guided procedures	36
injections	104
inpatient care	329
joint surgery	20
lab tests	20
lower extremity surgery	20
manual therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	231
musculoskeletal imaging	355
nerve block	31
nerve procedures	21
pain management	44
pelvic imaging	159
reconstructive surgery	20
rehabilitation	53
spinal procedures	1029
X-rays	1222

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	53
Non-Hispanic White	719
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	338
85 and over	175
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	281

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Private Practice

NorthShore

Advocate Health Care

Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago

ILLINOIS BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE LLC

Ascension Saint Francis

Ascension Resurrection

Ascension Alexian Brothers

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Unicare PPO, Golden Rule, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, HealthLink PPO, Aetna Choice POS, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HFN

Blue Advantage PPO

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

PHCS PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross PPO

AARP

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana HMO

Aetna

Humana HMO Premier

Unicare PPO

Golden Rule

Humana Platinum HMO

TRICARE Prime

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

HealthLink PPO

Aetna Choice POS

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

Aetna EPO

First Health

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna PPO

HFN EPO

Aetna HMO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Union Health Services, Inc.

HST Care Connect PPO

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross Community MMAI

Health Alliance Employee EPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Baxter Healthcare	$1,760 FLOSEAL $1,760
Stryker Corporation	$980 IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $849	SPINEJACK $131
Medtronic, Inc.	$737 Mazor X Stealth Edition $300	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $250	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM $137	ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY $51
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$566 $566
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$496 Intracept $496
Other	$1,860 Exparel $239	iFuse Implant $237	MESA $137	Cervical -Trauma Therapies $127	CoreValve Evolut $124	Other $997

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,856
Travel and Lodging	$1,772
Consulting Fee	$1,760
Education	$11

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas Gleason, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $19,029.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Gleason's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, second opinions, and finger surgery. Dr. Gleason is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. He is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Gleason speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension and Advocate Health Care.