Meniscus Tears Specialists in Illinois
5 verified specialists treating meniscus tears are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Geneva, Algonquin, and Morton Grove. Common hospital affiliations include Advocate Sherman Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, and Saint Joseph Hospital.


Joshua Alpert, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Geneva, IL20+ years8+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Shawn Palmer, DO
Director, Hip and Knee Center
Orthopaedics
Algonquin, IL20+ years1+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Morton Grove, IL9 years33+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Nolan Horner, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Oak Park, IL10+ years4+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Steven Below, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Galesburg, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of meniscus tears specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Meniscus Tears as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a meniscus tears specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to meniscus tears. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these meniscus tears specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
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.
What is Meniscus Tears?
Meniscus Tears 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 meniscus tears care.