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David Mehl, MD

David Mehl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
(708) 679-2310
Languages Spoken
English

accepting new patients

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5 (375 ratings)

Locations

or Use My Current Location

Franciscan Health Orthopedics Olympia Fields

20201 South Crawford Avenue
Suite 1400
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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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
Franciscan Health Orthopedics Olympia Fields
(708) 679-2310

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
708-747-4000

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Iowa College of Medicine

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • BCBS IL
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicare IL
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • Molina Health
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
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Provider Blogs

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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(375 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

212 Reviews

05/07/2026

I have been a patient of Dr. Mehl's for several years. His extensive experience and expertise have consistently enabled him to accurately diagnose my conditions and provide effective medication and/or strategies to alleviate my discomfort. He communicates with patients in a clear and understandable manner, fostering an environment of collaborative care.

05/06/2026

He’s the best!!!

05/06/2026

Very good doctor. He helped my mother enjoy her life when she was alive.

04/30/2026

Very knowledgeable about medical issue and my case. Also was able to see from my chart that was a previous patient. Great role model for the assistant.

04/27/2026

He has taken care of friends and they also had nothing but good things to say regarding his care.

04/27/2026

Dr. Mehl is very kind, professional, and knowledgeable.

04/26/2026

Have always recommended to people for Dr. Mehl, too be their doctor.

04/25/2026

Attentive, personable and truly cares.

04/23/2026

Friendly and took time to answer questions

04/22/2026

The doctor spent only 3 minutes in the room.

04/21/2026

I have known Dr. Mehl for several years as my surgeon which included 2 arthroscopic surgeries and most recently a total knee replacement. I have total confidence in him.

04/20/2026

I am in good hands with Dr. Mehl. He treats me with skill, professionalism, courtesy and respect. He listens to me and explains things clearly.

04/17/2026

He knows what I need

04/15/2026

He's very good at his profession!

04/15/2026

Good job

04/15/2026

Great Doctor

04/14/2026

He explains things so that you can understand. He very kind, friendly and very professional. He hears you when you explain things.

04/11/2026

Dr Mehl and his team are all first class, I have the highest praise for them all.

04/08/2026

He is a good doctor and knows how to fix broken bones.

04/02/2026

Dr. Mehl , is a great doctor , he is always concerned about his patients, and is willing to answer your questions.

03/30/2026

Dr. Mehl showed concern about my condition.

03/30/2026

Dr.Mehl is a true professional surgeon . I have no complaints.

03/27/2026

this was my first visit with Dr. Mehl and he also demonstrated professionalism and made suggestions and made sure I understood my options.

03/23/2026

The Dr was very rude, barking at his residents very loudly. He was so loud in his ridicule of the residents, he could be heard in the waiting area as well as in the rooms belittling those poor students. He rushed my appointment and did not address any of my concerns. Just gave me a shot and walked out.

03/23/2026

Great doctor- he tells it like it is

03/23/2026

Trust, kindness and incredible skill. Been with him many years. So have other family members.

03/22/2026

I just had a very unsatifactory patient outcome from a procedure done 10 days ago.

03/22/2026

Dr. Mehl is an excellent doctor and surgeon. Very dependable and listens to us.

03/18/2026

good doc

03/18/2026

He is a great Dr and i have counted on him for years now, and he is excellent at what he does, i would recomend him all the time and twice on Sunday , RJK

03/16/2026

Good at what he does. Explains options well.

03/16/2026

Because he knows what he’s doing, and he can get you a diagnosis that would make your life easier

03/14/2026

Dr Mehl is a very good doctor. He does his job very well he has time to listen to any questions and concerns. I may have. I’ve been with Dr for a long time so I would him to anyone that need him.

03/11/2026

Very detail-oriented and personable.

03/11/2026

Dr. Mehl was soooo very pleasant and friendly. He took time to answer all of my questions without me feeling rushed.

03/10/2026

Dr. Mehl has treated me on two previous surgeries. He has treated me with courtesy and respect. He had done the same for my Mother. We are fortunate to benefit from his expertise.

03/09/2026

Nice

03/09/2026

Gr8 doctor

03/07/2026

Yes. I’ve had 2 successful knee surgeries with Dr Mehl.

03/02/2026

Dr Mehl explains everything in a way that I can understand.

02/26/2026

Doctor Mehl, Is an Excellent Doctor

02/24/2026

He is very thorough and experienced

02/24/2026

Very detailed

02/23/2026

Dr. Mehl is caring and listens to my concerns.

02/23/2026

This is the second time I have had to see him and he is very caring and thorough even seeing if he can get preauthorization for a procedure before my next visit

02/22/2026

He is an excellent Orthopedic doctor and has a lot of knowledge. He takes time to explain things to his patients and answers questions. He relates well with the patients in a professional and friendly manner!!

02/18/2026

Expertise and efficiency. Good bedside manner and explains procedures. No “Godlike” attitude.

02/18/2026

He is a very good doctor.

02/16/2026

Great doctor but his personality is a shock.

02/14/2026

Dr. Mehl is knowledgeable and professional.

02/12/2026

He’s on the money all the time!

02/11/2026

Great 👍

02/11/2026

Dr. Mehl has excellent bed side manner , he takes his time explaining, he has compassion and a caring attitude.

02/11/2026

He's very attentive.

02/10/2026

He was very good. He new exactily what to do .

02/09/2026

Dr. Mehl provides compassionate care.

02/07/2026

He knows his stuff.

02/06/2026

Satisfied with service

02/06/2026

Dr. Mehl is professional and I believe has given me the best care.

02/02/2026

Excellent

02/02/2026

So far I haven’t had any issues with the 2 surgeries that he performed on me

01/31/2026

Dr. Mel was easy to talk to

01/30/2026

Very patience, good attitude, concern about his patients and knowledgeable of his job duties.

01/30/2026

Dr. Mehl explains everything in a way that you can understand.

01/19/2026

He’s the best. Dr. Mehl has been my knee surgeon since 2000. He has experience, knowledge and a sensitive practice.

01/16/2026

Very personable and professional

01/13/2026

He was very busy

01/10/2026

Availability and professionalism

01/07/2026

Dr.Mehl was very straight forward and transparent .

01/05/2026

Doctor experience

01/04/2026

The doctor and his staff did a great job.I have and will continue to recommend them

01/03/2026

Good doctor with good bedside manner

01/02/2026

I had 2 successful hips replacements

01/01/2026

He is kind and knowledgeable and is genuinely interested in helping me.

12/29/2025

Dr Mehl is intelligent and speaks to the patient in terms they can understand.

12/29/2025

He did my Moms bilat knees. He is no no sense, straightforward and agreeable

12/28/2025

Dr.Mehl is very good very at his job. He explains everything to you. And make sure you understand what he is says. He is a very good doctor.

12/27/2025

Very happy with my surgery outcome. Thank you, very much!

12/26/2025

He always provides what I need.

12/19/2025

A great doctor, with professional and knowledgeable staff

12/19/2025

Good doctor

12/17/2025

Although he is very quick. He does take the time to answer any questions you may have.

12/17/2025

Dr. Mehl and his staff.

12/14/2025

Friendly and very helpful. Always feel at ease.

12/12/2025

He explains everything and is an excellent doctor.

12/12/2025

Dr. Mehl and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

12/11/2025

Because I like my doctor and my nurse

12/08/2025

Friendly and very informative.

12/05/2025

Dr. Mehl is well knowledgeable of his job duties and very professional, patience and understanding. He explained your concerns in great details.

12/04/2025

He gets the job done! Excellent!!

12/03/2025

Excellent treatment, professional, informative.

12/03/2025

Always very good !!

12/01/2025

He is a fantastic surgeon.

11/26/2025

Very knowledgeable.

11/26/2025

Dr. Mehl & his staff are professional & friendly.

11/23/2025

He has worked on many of my friends and family members

11/22/2025

Dr. Mehl is very experienced and personable.

11/21/2025

very efficient and kind

11/20/2025

His knowledge was shown as He examined me and told me what my problem was.

11/19/2025

He is kind and knowledgeable and I feel I can trust his decisions. I agree with everything.

11/19/2025

As I said DR Mehl did a great job before so am looking for the same result

11/18/2025

I feel extremely rushed when I see Dr. Mehl. The last 2 times I saw him, I was in his office less than 15 minutes total. And his answer always seems to be, get a cortisone shot. This last visit I had tingling going down my right arm. He didn't even address that issue. When I asked him about it, his answer was, 'I can't do anything for tingling, you need an EMG, but you're here now, and I can give you a cortisone shot. If you still have the tingling in 2 weeks, call my office and we'll get you a referral for a neurologist. I think I'll go to Oak Orthopedics from now on.

11/18/2025

Pleasant experience all the way

11/17/2025

He knows what to do he’s a great Doctor.

11/17/2025

Dr. MEHL IS MY #1 CHOICE

11/16/2025

Thourough and friendly.

11/16/2025

Very knowledgeable and explains everything

11/13/2025

He did an awesome job on my two surgeries I have and will continue to recommend him.

11/10/2025

Could be more attentive. His interns are great

11/10/2025

Dr. Mehl is the best, I have had more orthopedic surgeries than most and I can say he is top notch. He looks out for his patients and he has went above and beyond for me.

11/08/2025

30 years of fixing all my joints , I trust no one else.

11/08/2025

Good doctor

11/05/2025

Great Orthopedic surgeon

11/03/2025

I like dr. Mehl

11/02/2025

Dr. Mehl knows his stuff & doesn’t waste your time-listens & then evaluates what needs to happen along with giving you options for care.

11/01/2025

He was so nice and explained why surgery was necessary

10/28/2025

He seemed knowledgeable & kind.

10/27/2025

He is a caring Doctor

10/27/2025

Did a great job on my knees

10/23/2025

The doctor listens to all my concerns

10/22/2025

Always pleasant

10/20/2025

He is the best

10/20/2025

Great guy. Always a smile on his face.

10/14/2025

Dr. Mehl is the best at knee care. He takes his patients on time and treats them with skill and eficiency.

10/13/2025

Couldn’t say better things about him, amazing!

10/13/2025

Horrible bedside manner. I don't think that he really listens to patients, he only looks at patients as numbers. He seems consume in teaching his students, patients don't matter.

10/09/2025

GREAT staff

10/08/2025

He has been my dr sine the beginning and I trust no one else

10/08/2025

He is a magnificent doctor.

10/06/2025

Dr Mehl did a great job on my hand.

10/06/2025

Good doctor

10/06/2025

Dr Mehl explains everything that a person can easily understand.

10/04/2025

Very knowledgeable doctor who care about his patient's completely.

10/02/2025

He’s a good man and doctor. He wants to know if there’s anything he can do for you.

10/01/2025

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

09/30/2025

actually, I feel there is no time for questions or concerns. He will always ask and answer, but I feel that an answer like "it will be fine, we only have to do this and this" no worries. that concerns me.

09/29/2025

He only evaluated me from my X-ray and the PA Recommendation, Dr. Mehl only solution was to come back in 6 months for another cortisone shot.

09/22/2025

I trust him

09/22/2025

He was a phenomenal doctor

09/18/2025

Dr. Mehl is the absolute Best !

09/16/2025

Great Doctor

09/15/2025

He made me feel very aware of the situation

09/15/2025

Same as above and they listen and truly care.

09/10/2025

Dr. Mehl has treated me with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. He explains things to me clearly.

09/09/2025

Dr. Mehl is one of the best orthopedic surgeon's out there. He is very professional and very friendly. I specifically chose him because he was my son's orthopedic surgeon. Even my primary care physician, Dr. Leonard Robinson M.D of Specialty Physicians, was one of Dr. Mehl's patients. I knew that he had a very good reputation and that he would be able to help me with my fractured tibia plateau injury. I would definitely recommend Dr. Mehl to anyone who is looking for a great orthopedic surgeon.

08/31/2025

Quick

08/27/2025

Dr. Mehl was the greatest! He made me feel like family not a patient.

08/27/2025

Very good doctor by explaining the patient's situation where it can be understood.

08/27/2025

Dr. Mehl is very professional and experienced. He's willing to work with you to achieve your treatment plan.

08/25/2025

His service was excellent

08/25/2025

Dr. Mehl is the most exemplary model of a true medical specialist. He is under high demand as a result of his competency. No frill and time-wasting. Gets the job done with efficiency while modeling for potential prospects.

08/18/2025

Very knowledgeable

08/18/2025

He explained everything in detail for me that I was able to understand he also listen to all my concerns and address them

08/18/2025

He doesn’t even try to connect to his patients. Very bad bedside manner!

08/16/2025

Good listener

08/15/2025

He was very clear and concerned

08/13/2025

Excellent and very knowledgeable doctor

08/11/2025

Professional, excellent patient skills

08/11/2025

He is a very good orthopedic, he is concern about the issue that you are seeing him about

08/11/2025

Dr Mehl is no nonsense but does take the time to answer all questions. He definitely is a great doctor to recommend to anyone.

08/09/2025

His knowledge and understanding

08/08/2025

He cares for his patients

08/03/2025

Please read the comments on the first question. Dr. David Mehl MD is an excellent orthopedic surgeon who takes the best care of his patients.

07/30/2025

Dr Mehl was amazing.

07/30/2025

Dr Mehl is quick but thorough and gets the job done

07/28/2025

He knows his stuff

07/26/2025

Dr Mehl was very thorough

07/25/2025

Very professional, and friendly.

07/23/2025

Dr Mehl did surgery on my right shoulder, send me to physical therapy, & made sure I got the therapy I needed. He is very nice. He tell you what he is going to do before surgery & he makes sure he answer any questions. He is there for you.

07/23/2025

Satisfied

07/23/2025

Dr Mehl is very knowledgeable and answers questions.

07/23/2025

Dr. Mehl is highly qualified and knowledgeable in his field. He takes time to explain things to his patients. He demonstrates compassion and always is friendly while working out the best health care solutions for his patients.

07/22/2025

Very good at what he does I would recommend a family member a friend to him.

07/21/2025

His care is helping me recover from a fractured hip in May of 2024.

07/19/2025

Dr. Mehl was very thorough and he personally called me with the results from the MRI.

07/17/2025

TOP NOTCH CARE, EXCELLENT SURGEON 💗🤗

07/14/2025

very knowledgeable

07/14/2025

The process was thorough and informative.

07/14/2025

Dr.Mehl performed my Moms bilat knee replacement which is why I chose to come to him. He was concerned about the MRI results and went thru the steps to contact the facility for the actual report. He gave me a painfree steroid inj for pain relief offered meds, came up with a treatment plan until he has an opportunity to obtain and review the actual MRI report and f/u in 4wks. Completely satisfied

07/12/2025

He knows his business.

07/12/2025

Very thorough in explaining things I had questions about.

07/09/2025

he's a very good doctor.

07/07/2025

Dr. Mehl is the best surgeon ever! i have a new knee and no more excruciating pain!

07/07/2025

Very good care

07/03/2025

He is experienced and skilled. Ready to do all he can to alleviate my knee issues

07/03/2025

He's so professional and pleasant personality,

07/02/2025

Dr.Mehl is a excellent surgeon. I've had both knees done, and it's great to be pain free.

06/30/2025

Great service

06/26/2025

David Mehl is a great surgeon! He does rush sometimes with appointments. You have to slow him down after that everything is fine.

06/25/2025

Always did right by us!

06/24/2025

Did m first hip and have been singing his praises to everyone I know since then

06/23/2025

Great surgeon

06/20/2025

Totally A+ Doctor 👏🏼

06/18/2025

I've been with Dr Mehl for many years. I trust his knowledge and skills.

06/15/2025

Dr. Mehl is my orthopedic doctor I have arthritis in both of my knees, and Dr. Mehl have been treating them since 2013 and when I tell others that the injection he give me allows me to live a productive life at the age of 64 I’m able to play basketball with my grandchildren, dance with my wife without any pain. Dr. Mehl is the best I highly recommend him to others. My wife have the same issue with her knees her doctor administered the same injection and she still fight with pain every day. My wife insurance only allows her to see doctors in her network because she have HMO and I have PPO

06/11/2025

I believe he does a thorough job

06/11/2025

He knows what he knows and he cares

06/11/2025

Good Doc, good reputation

06/07/2025

Dr. Mehl is a true professional

06/07/2025

He does not spend quality time with patient

06/02/2025

He is a very good surgeon. Very friendly. Polite and concern of my needs

06/02/2025

Great doctor hope he doesn't retire soon big lose

06/02/2025

Dr. Mehl explain clearly of what's going on

05/29/2025

He has explained what will be done for my hip replacement. I have also heard positive remarks about his work from people whose relatives had joint surgery/replacement done by Dr. Mehl.

05/29/2025

Dr Mehl is a fantastic doctor. He has helped all of my family.

05/28/2025

Very good Doctor

05/28/2025

He is a very nice person and you don’t feel rushed out. And very caring.

05/26/2025

He is very nice to patent s as far as I can tell. I don't want to go to anyone else. When I have brought it up to other people I know , they can say nothing bad about him.

05/20/2025

Excellent as always

05/20/2025

He has years of experience

05/19/2025

He lustens and he cares

05/17/2025

We have been seeing Dr. Mehl and using his services for over 20 years as a family. He and his staff have always been great and treated us and taken care of us with the greatest of skill and care.
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