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Cartilage Restoration Specialists

52 verified specialists treating cartilage restoration from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Brian Cole

Brian Cole, M.D.

Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center; Chair of Surgery, Rush Oak Park Hospital; Section Head, Cartilage Research and Restoration Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Stephen Nicholas

Stephen Nicholas, MD

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Robert Meislin

Robert Meislin, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Thomas Youm

Thomas Youm, MD

Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
William Bugbee

William Bugbee, M.D.

Orthopaedics

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Joint Replacement
Kevin Freedman

Kevin Freedman, M.D.

Director of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Cartilage Restoration Program, he specializes in cartilage restoration te

Orthopaedics

Chalfont, PA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Timothy Petsche

Timothy Petsche, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Scott Trenhaile

Scott Trenhaile, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois – College of Medicine, Rockford

Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Andrew Levy

Andrew Levy, MD

Orthopaedics

Millburn, NJ30+ years
Sports Medicine
Laith Jazrawi

Laith Jazrawi, M.D.

Professor

Orthopaedics

New York, NY30+ years
Sports Medicine
Evan Argintar

Evan Argintar, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Washington, DC15+ years
Sports Medicine
Glenn Shi

Glenn Shi, MD

Assistant Professor and Consultant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Sports Medicine
Scott Mullen

Scott Mullen, MD

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, KS15+ years
Sports Medicine
Kirk McCullough

Kirk McCullough, MD

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Foot/Ankle Surgeon, Kansas City Orthopedic Institute; Team Physician, Kansas City Chiefs and Sporting KC

Orthopaedics

Leawood, KS15+ years
Foot & Ankle SurgerySports Medicine
Vincent Key

Vincent Key, M.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Sports Medicine
Jess Lonner

Jess Lonner, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Bryn Mawr, PA30+ years
Joint Replacement
Jeffrey Randall

Jeffrey Randall, M.D.

Professor, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Lawrence, KS30+ years
Sports Medicine
Eric Manoff

Eric Manoff, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Sports Medicine
Stephen Saddler

Stephen Saddler, M.D.

Clinical Instructor, Orthopedics

Orthopaedics

Alexandria, VA30+ years
Sports Medicine
Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas

Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Morristown, NJ20+ years
Sports Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cartilage restoration specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cartilage Restoration as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a cartilage restoration specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cartilage restoration depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these cartilage restoration specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Cartilage Restoration?
Cartilage Restoration is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches cartilage restoration care.