Overview

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Dr. Wottowa specializes in treating injuries and conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He is a member of local, state and national medical associations.Board certified in both orthopedic surgery and surgery of the hand, Dr. Wottowa has been with Springfield Clinic since 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency with SIU School of Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Wottowa received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.

Specialities

  • Orthopedics

    An orthopedic doctor is a medical professional who has the education and skill to treat patients who are suffering from problems affecting the orthopedic system – bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. They can diagnose health problems, repair broken bones, and help treat pain and mobility disorders caused by health problems or illnesses.

  • Credentials

    MD

    Gender

    Male

    Professional School

    University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL

    Affiliated Hospitals





    Affiliated Practices

    Monday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Tuesday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Wednesday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Thursday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Friday:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Saturday:

    Closed

    Sunday:

    Closed

    Awards

    Outpatient ratings

    of Christopher E. Wottowa, MD

    Overall Satisfaction

    (4.5/5)

    Reception and Nursing Staff

    (4.3/5)

    Explanation of Diagnosis

    (4.4/5)

    Ease of Scheduling

    (4.1/5)

    Trust in Provider

    (4.3/5)

    Appointment Wait Time

    (3.9/5)

    Inpatient Ratings

    Overall Satisfaction

    (4.5/5)

    Procedural Skills

    (5.0/5)

    Explanation of Diagnosis

    (4.4/5)

    Trust in Provider

    (4.3/5)

    Patient reviews of Christopher E. Wottowa, MD

    man878
    Reviewer
    06-09-2020

    Services Used: Outpatient

    do recommend, has good reputation and rating

    • Date Visited 06-2020
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended:

    wel606
    Reviewer
    06-07-2020

    Services Used: Outpatient

    this is a good doctor and hardworking

    • Date Visited 06-2020
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended:

    lyl765
    06-02-2020

    Services Used: Outpatient

    he is a nice doctor, he explained the treatment process to me

    • Date Visited 06-2019
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended: Yes

    ...
    doy136
    11-22-2019

    Services Used: Inpatient

    I forgot to complete the ratings.
    All 5s!

    • Date Visited 11-2019
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider
    • Procedural Skills

    Recommended: Yes

    doy136
    11-22-2019

    Services Used: Inpatient

    I fell and fractured my shoulder. I was in a great deal of pain and unable to use my arm. Before surgery, Dr. Wattowa explained the surgery procedure and what to expect afterward. My surgery was very successful and my arm is almost good as before, and still improving.

    • Date Visited 11-2019
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended: Yes

    jos216
    Reviewer
    04-19-2018

    Services Used: Outpatient

    He did a surgery on me, it went great, he did a great job and he was often updating my family.

    • Date Visited 06-2017
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended: Yes

    lil974
    Reviewer
    04-19-2018

    Services Used: Outpatient

    Scheduling with Dr Wottowa is hastle free. Hes a great surgeon and would send all friends and family to him.

    • Date Visited 11-2017
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended: Yes

    har398
    Reviewer
    04-19-2018

    Services Used: Outpatient

    He is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. He is a good surgical doctor.

    • Date Visited 08-2016
    • Overall Satisfaction
    • Explanation of diagnosis and Treatment Plan
    • Trust in Provider

    Recommended: Yes

    FAQs about Christopher E. Wottowa, Md

    Christopher E. Wottowa, MD generally accepts new patients.

    Christopher E. Wottowa, MD has not indicated on the profile that their office offers tele-health visits. You can call their office to find out more about telehealth visits.

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    The top specialties of Christopher E. Wottowa, MD include Orthopedics

    You can make payment via cash, credit card or debit card.

    The office is located at 800 North 1st Street in Springfield, IL.

    Christopher E. Wottowa, MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

    Christopher E. Wottowa, MD has 8 reviews and overall rating is 4.5. You can read all reviews of Christopher E. Wottowa, MD here on their profile.

    Arm fracture, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Sports Injuries, Fracture, Shoulder Pain, Hip Pain, Joint Pain, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture, Knee Meniscus Tear, Achilles Tendinitis, Back Pain, Epicondylitis, Sprains, Golfer's elbow, Hand fracture, Rotator cuff tear, Osteomyelitis, Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) tear, Bone cancer, Dislocated joint, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Lower Back Pain

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