Jacob Babu, MD

OrthopaedicsLibertyville, IL 60048

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Specialty: Orthopaedics
Practice address: 724 Florsheim Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048
Credential: MD
NPI issued: 2014
Licensed in: IL
Gender: Male
Record updated: Dec 2021

About Dr. Babu

Jacob Babu, MD, is listed in the federal NPI Registry as an orthopaedic surgeon with a practice at 724 Florsheim Dr in Libertyville, Illinois. His NPI was issued in 2014.

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery.

Seeing Dr. Babu for

Knee, hip and shoulder pain
Back and neck problems
Sports injuries and fractures
Arthritis
Recovery after joint surgery

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

Before: what to bring

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
Your insurance card and photo ID
Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better

During: questions to ask

What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
How will we know if things are improving?

After: what to keep track of

Pain level each day and what you were doing
Physical therapy exercises completed
Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment with Dr. Babu with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

Log symptoms and side effects by talking
Answers that name their source
One-page visit summary PDF
Health records stay on your iPhone

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

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Matthew T. Kingery, Chicago Ashley E. Levack, Maywood Ankedo E. Warda, Springfield Michael S. Roh, Rockford Brian K. Daines, Herrin Steven Haddad, Glenview Morgan L. Moon, Champaign David K. Chang, Warrenville All orthopaedic surgeons in Illinois

Questions

What kind of doctor is Jacob Babu, MD?

Jacob Babu is listed in the NPI Registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedics. Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery.

Where does Dr. Babu practise?

The NPI Registry lists a practice location at 724 Florsheim Dr, Libertyville, Illinois 60048. The listed phone number is 847-247-4000. Call to confirm the address before your visit.

Does Dr. Babu accept my insurance?

We do not have insurance information. Call the office or check your insurance plan's provider directory before booking.

How should I prepare for my appointment with Dr. Babu?

Bring a list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often and your insurance card and photo id. Write down your top questions, for example: "What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?"

Details come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Emerge Care is not affiliated with Jacob Babu, and this listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement. Call the office to confirm location, insurance and availability. Are you this provider and want something changed? Email hello@getemergeapp.com.