We are open to schedule orthopedic surgical and non-surgical consultations. Please call our office at 630-790-1872 to schedule an appointment.
Benjamin Kester, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Our Specialties
Internationally recognized orthopedic sports medicine care. Dr. Kester specializes in treatment of the knee, shoulder, and hip conditions.
Areas of Expertise:
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
- Knee ligament reconstruction
- Cartilage repair and restoration
- Meniscus repair and transplant
- Patellofemoral disorders
- Knee and Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair
Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
Knee ligament reconstruction
Knee cartilage repair and restoration
Meniscus repair and transplant
Upper and lower extremity fracture care
Knee and shoulder arthroplasty
All sports-related Injuries
Education and Training
Dr. Kester earned his bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College before going on to earn his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopedic residency at the prestigious New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital (formerly Hospital for Joint Diseases) in New York City. Dr. Kester also received specialized training in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders in athletes while completing a sports medicine fellowship at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. There he assisted as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Steel and DePaul Blue Demons.
Knee Injuries
Dr. Kester specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic knee conditions as well as all sports-related injuries. Knee injuries can be debilitating and prevent you from participating in your active everyday life, so we’re here to get you back out there.
Extremity Fractures
Whether you’re young or old, fractures come out of nowhere to derail our plans. Either through surgical or nonsurgical means, we can help.
Shoulder Conditions
Dr. Kester offers advanced comprehensive sports medicine and degenerative shoulder care for patients of all ages and activity levels. From diagnosing shoulder impingement to rotator cuff repair surgery.
Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sometimes our joints don’t last as long as expected. Fortunately, there are excellent options. We specialize in both total and partial replacements for the knee and shoulder.
Educational Resources
Dr. Kester is an active member of the orthopedic surgery and research community. He’s fortunate to have worked with many of the top surgeons in fracture, arthroplasty, and sports medicine.
He has published a number of book chapters, instructional videos and peer-reviewed research articles in well respected orthopedic journals.
Patient Experience
As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, I want to keep people healthy and participating in the activities they love. These activities are essential to our physical and emotional well-being and so I will work with patients of all ages to live their best lives.
