Orthopedic Surgeons · Springfield, IL · October 2026
Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Springfield, IL (October 2026)
Dr. Christopher Wottowa ranks first with a score of 86.2: 4.9 stars from 352 Google reviews; 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Mark Greatting ranks second with a score of 86.1: 4.9 stars from 327 Google reviews; 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Barry Mulshine ranks third with a score of 85.5: 4.9 stars from 192 Google reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Christopher Wottowa, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 352 Google reviews
Score 86.2 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Mark Greatting, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 327 Google reviews
Score 86.1 · 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Barry Mulshine, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 192 Google reviews
Score 85.5 · 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Gainer, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 27 Google reviews
Score 83.0 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Piero Capecci, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 200 Google reviews
Score 81.9 · 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jianjun Ma, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 228 Google reviews
Score 80.4 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Brett Wolters, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 318 Google reviews
Score 78.1 · 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Benjamin Stevens, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 299 Google reviews
Score 77.7 · 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Matthew Gardner, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 78 Google reviews
Score 74.6 · 21 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Varun Sharma, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 230 Google reviews
Score 69.0 · 14 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Christopher Wottowa, MD | Springfield | 86.2 | 4.9 | 352 | 36 |
| 2 | Mark Greatting, MD | Springfield | 86.1 | 4.9 | 327 | 41 |
| 3 | Barry Mulshine, MD | Springfield | 85.5 | 4.9 | 192 | 32 |
| 4 | Michael Gainer, MD | Springfield | 83.0 | 5.0 | 27 | 31 |
| 5 | Piero Capecci, MD | Springfield | 81.9 | 4.8 | 200 | 29 |
| 6 | Jianjun Ma, MD | Springfield | 80.4 | 4.7 | 228 | 37 |
| 7 | Brett Wolters, MD | Springfield | 78.1 | 4.8 | 318 | 25 |
| 8 | Benjamin Stevens, MD | Springfield | 77.7 | 4.9 | 299 | 22 |
| 9 | Matthew Gardner, MD | Springfield | 74.6 | 4.9 | 78 | 21 |
| 10 | Varun Sharma, MD | Springfield | 69.0 | 4.9 | 230 | 14 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, IL?
Christopher Wottowa, MD in Springfield, with a BestDocs score of 86.2 (4.9 stars from 352 Google reviews; 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many orthopedic surgeons in Springfield, IL have online booking?
8 of the 19 ranked orthopedic surgeons in Springfield, IL offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these orthopedic surgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.