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Shoulder Surgery Specialists in Illinois

91 verified specialists treating shoulder surgery are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Joliet, Chicago, and Rockford. Common hospital affiliations include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Nikhil Verma

Nikhil Verma, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Director, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder; Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Joliet, IL20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
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
James Hill

James Hill, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Shane Nho

Shane Nho, M.D.

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Co-Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program; Director, Hip Preservation Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Geoffrey Thiel

Geoffrey Thiel, MD

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Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL20+ 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
Vishal Mehta

Vishal Mehta, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Guido Marra

Guido Marra, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Vehniah Tjong

Vehniah Tjong, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Orthopaedics

Evanston, IL15+ years
Sports Medicine
Victor Romano

Victor Romano, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Oak Park, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Grant Garrigues

Grant Garrigues, M.D.

Professor, Rush University Medical Center; Director of Upper Extremity Research, Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Sports Medicine
Aaron Bare

Aaron Bare, MD

Orthopaedics

Warrenville, IL20+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Sanjeev Bhatia

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Geneva, IL15+ years
Sports Medicine
Rolando Izquierdo

Rolando Izquierdo, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Clinical Educator Track) of Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
Ken Yamaguchi

Ken Yamaguchi, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Brian Bear

Brian Bear, MD

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Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Charles Bush-Joseph

Charles Bush-Joseph, M.D.

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Adam Yanke

Adam Yanke, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics; Assistant Director, Cartilage Restoration Center, Rush University Medical College

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL15+ years
Sports Medicine
Jeffrey Earhart

Jeffrey Earhart, M.D.

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Orthopaedics

Glenview, IL15+ years
Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of shoulder surgery specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Surgery 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 shoulder surgery specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to shoulder surgery. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these shoulder surgery 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 Shoulder Surgery?
Shoulder Surgery 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 shoulder surgery care.