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Max Fitzgerald, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Physical Rehabilitation Services
Specialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine
Languages:
English, Spanish

About Me

I see a wide variety of patients and the treatment plans vary, but at the end of the day, all of them are geared toward helping make someone’s life a little bit easier and being able to do something a little bit better than the day before.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Oak Park
RUSH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(312) 942-8905
(708) 660-2330
Directions
RUSH River North
RUSH River North
539 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL, 60654

(312) 549-4400
(312) 549-4401
Directions
RUSH Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
RUSH Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
610 S Maple Ave
Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(708) 660-2328
Directions
RUSH Neurology - Oak Park
RUSH Neurology - Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(312) 942-8905
(312) 942-2384
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Medicine

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Rush University Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Multiple sclerosis
Nerve conduction study and electromyography
Parkinson's disease
Parkinsonism
Rehabilitation, stroke
Sports injuries

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Fitzgerald was great. Very knowledgeable, and caring.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Dr. Fitzgerald was very thorough and patient. He listened to my concerns
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Dr Fitzgerald and staff, all positive and encouraging! Good listeners, and thorough
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Fitzgerald goes over the top to listen, explain, and provide detailed information about my issues
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Fitzgerald really takes the time to sit with you and understand your needs. I never felt rushed and he addressed all my concerns. He knows how to streamline my medical needs. He talks to you like you're a friend or family member, it's very comforting.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
He is GREAT
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. Fitzgerald is the best!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. Fitzgerald provides great medical advice, but in addition, Dr. Fitzgerald listens well, has a sense of humor, is creative in problem solving and always validates that no question is off limits or unimportant.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Max is fantastic. I appreciate that he meets me where I am, meaning understands what is going on.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
An extraordinary care provider. Kind and extremely knowledgeable
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr. Max Fitzgerald is my favorite doctor EVER! 1) He LISTENS! 2) He explains everything in "layman's terms" that I can understand. 3)He is compassionate. 4) He always has a plan for my recovery. 5) He is down to earth & easy to talk to. 6) He is knowledgeable and honest. I highly recommend Dr.Max Fitzgerald to anyone seeking pain relief.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
I am impressed by the time Dr Fitzgerald takes with me and the attention he pays to my thoughts and concerns.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
I'm very grateful to have found Dr Fitzgerald. He quickly assessed my issues beyond what had previously been considered & trigger points have helped immensely
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr Fitzgerald is fabulous
4.8
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
He is a good listener. Empathetic. Sees the whole person. Not just the disease. Great sense of humor.