Your care starts with understanding your pain, your health, and the activities you want to return to. Dr. Burnett explains your treatment options and develops a plan around your needs. Our team helps you navigate appointments, preparation, and follow-up care so you know what comes next.
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Discuss surgical and nonsurgical options based on your symptoms, medical history, and goals.
Get help with questions and next steps, with clinic appointments available across Chicago and the western and southern suburbs.
Explore anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted knee replacement with a fellowship-trained hip and knee surgeon.
Whether you are exploring treatment for joint pain or considering replacement surgery, Dr. Burnett helps you understand the options appropriate for you.
Explore Dr. Burnett’s approach to hip replacement, including assessment, surgical planning, and recovery.
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Understand when total knee replacement may be considered and what to discuss before moving forward.
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Learn whether partial knee replacement could be an option and how it differs from total knee replacement.
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Learn how Dr. Burnett uses the ROSA robotic system as part of knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Robert Burnett is a fellowship-trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center. His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, including direct anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement.
A message from Dr. Burnett
“Understanding what matters to you is an essential part of your care. I take time to explain your options, answer your questions, and help you make an informed decision about treatment. My team and I are here to guide you through the process, with a focus on helping you return to the activities you love.”
April 11, 2025
Dr. Robert Burnett explains the causes and risks of periprosthetic joint infections and how they can occur after joint‑implant surgeries.
May 22, 2025
More than 20 surgeons from top-ranked Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have been named to an elite list of Healthcare Research All-Stars for 2025 in a variety of sub-specialties.
September 20, 2025
Dr. Robert Burnett speaks with a guest caller on the radio show about their hip condition, recommending non-operative measures to continue living a healthy, active life.
Visit Dr. Burnett in Chicago, Westchester, Naperville, or Joliet.
If hip or knee pain is affecting your everyday life, schedule an appointment with Dr. Burnett. Discuss your symptoms, understand your options, and get a treatment plan built around your needs.
Speak with Dr. Burnett’s team to schedule an appointment and learn what to expect at your first visit. From exploring treatment options to preparing for surgery and recovery, you’ll have a team to turn to for guidance and support.
