

Orthopaedics
Ari Kaz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Bannockburn, IL
Ari Kaz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, treating a wide range of conditions including Achilles tendon disorders, ankle instability, ankle arthritis, bunions, hammer toe, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, neuroma, toe arthritis, flat feet, foot pain, and deformities of the ankle, foot, and toes. He manages both adult and pediatric patients, addressing trauma, reconstructive needs, ankle sprains, tendon injuries, and arthritis-related i
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Finch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School (MD)
- Residency: Indiana University Medical Center (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: Idaho Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle / Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
- Internship: Northwestern University Medical Center
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Healthgrades — Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Healthgrades — Chief Resident in Orthopaedics, Indiana University Orthopedic Residency Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Joint ReplacementHip ReplacementKnee ReplacementArthroscopic SurgeryFracture CareFoot & Ankle SurgeryPediatric OrthopaedicsJoint Injections
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago
- Lincoln Park Center for Advanced Orthopedic Surgery
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice