About Ward McCracken, DO
Ward McCracken, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician at Endeavor Health, treats patients of all ages with general sports and orthopaedic conditions. He emphasizes accurate diagnosis and evidence-based care while building relationships rooted in trust and empathy. Dr. McCracken is passionate about working directly with patients and ensuring each one is treated like a member of his own family.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to make sure that every patient that comes to my office is treated like a family member, and also that they receive the highest quality of evidence-based medicine that we have available to them.
Care philosophy
My philosophy of patient care is that you always want to treat all of your patients as though they were your own family members, and also use the highest quality of evidence based care available.
Overview
- Languages English
- Gender Male
Clinical focus
- Sports Medicine
- Family Medicine
Procedures performed
- Injections
Conditions treated
- Primary care sports medicine
- Orthopaedic
- Musculoskeletal care
- Sprain
- Strain
- Hip arthritis
- Knee arthritis
- Tendonitis
Board specialties
- Sports Medicine
- Family Medicine
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 2900
Skokie, IL 60076-5006
Skokie, IL 60076-5006
Endeavor Health Medical Group
680 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 924
Chicago, IL 60611-8701
Chicago, IL 60611-8701
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1942 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647-5103
Chicago, IL 60647-5103
Endeavor Health Medical Group
5215 N. California Ave., Suite F715
Chicago, IL 60625-7014
Chicago, IL 60625-7014
Medical School
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2013Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residencies
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2016Family MedicineAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital
Fellowships
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2017Sports MedicineUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
Board certifications
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2016Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
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2017Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Reviews (40)
September 29, 2025
I have had 3 joint replacements at Endeavor and was very pleased with results and the care I received.
September 29, 2025
Thank you so much for your assistance and care during my visit.
September 19, 2025
Very thorough and friendly. I was well informed about my health needs.
September 13, 2025
Dr Mccracken was wonderful. I was in extreme pain but he assured me of a full recovery with medication and physical therapy. He addressed all of my concerns quickly and efficiently so that l was able to begin my treatment without delay. I'm very grateful. Thank you.
September 12, 2025
Very helpful. Resolved my issue quickly and efficiently.
September 10, 2025
This was a walk-in situation and the entire staff couldn't have been nicer. The wait time was not very long either. I would definitely recommend the Dr. McCracken and his entire team; they were very caring and wonderful.
September 10, 2025
Dr McCracken was very courteous and thorough which was much appreciated!
September 7, 2025
There was no wait. Was on time
September 7, 2025
The doctor had great communication on my condition, he probed, examined, and laid out a game plan for me to do for the next visit including settling up an EKG to probe further into my problem, and then a follow up to revisit my issue.
September 6, 2025
Great experience and appointment was very easy and clear.
September 5, 2025
I appreciate the awesome service provided in my time of need. Thanks, Team!
September 5, 2025
Doctor and staff were great. Messaging system was cumbersome and slow
August 31, 2025
Put simply the doctor was very good and attentive and thorough
August 30, 2025
Dr.McCracken Is caring & Informative.
August 29, 2025
Totally Positive Experience ! ! Everybody treated Me like FAMILY ! !
August 27, 2025
Dr McCracken was a great communicator with a friendly, efficient way about him.
August 27, 2025
Keep up good work
August 14, 2025
It was excellent
August 10, 2025
Seemed midly concerened withmy pain, ordered me to come backl inst4ad of offering more support rightnow
August 10, 2025
Everyone was so polite and nice. Thank you Dr. McCracken for giving me the use of my hand again. My thumb doesn't hurt. I can bent it without no pain.
August 9, 2025
I though he was excellent. Communicated well and very good at discussing options for my condition.
August 8, 2025
Very good, attentive, care.
August 4, 2025
Very supportive and courteous. Knowledgeable and efficient
July 31, 2025
Competent doctor and a good communicator. I am so grateful to be seen by him with my crisis of pain.
July 31, 2025
Walk in clinic amazing to have. Dr McCracken was direct and informative. Helping A lot!
July 31, 2025
Dr M was great ... Efficient and thorough.
July 29, 2025
Dr. McCracken is great! He listens thoroughly and always discusses options while including patient's preferences. Nothing but great things to say about him and the nurses on his team!
July 29, 2025
Very friendly and explained things well; reassuring
July 27, 2025
Dr. McCracken was very detailed in his exam and explained all to me relative to what was going on with my Knee. I felt very comfortable with Dr. McCracken as it was my first time having an appt with him.
July 21, 2025
Everyone in the establishment was very friendly
July 20, 2025
Taken in 5 minutes without an appointments. Gave good advice. No rushhing
July 16, 2025
It was a pleasure meeting with him, and everything was handled perfectly.
July 15, 2025
Showed concern and answered all my questions and explained all options.
July 14, 2025
WONDERFUL!!!! Took care of my pain/problem and would HIGHLY recommend!! THANK YOU!
July 14, 2025
Dr. McCraken was great. Kind, compassion, and a great explainer of my issue.
July 11, 2025
Great doctor. Listened to me, explained thought process, gave me answers and insight
July 9, 2025
First rate visit - informative and helpful
July 6, 2025
Good listener very good very good
July 5, 2025
Dr.McCracken was very helpful, patient explaining the pain I was experiencing.
July 3, 2025
Good bedside Manner. Explained things. Responded to email questions promptly.
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