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Shoulder Surgery Specialists in Chicago, IL

15 verified specialists treating shoulder surgery are listed for Chicago, Illinois. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, and Joint Replacement. Common hospital affiliations include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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
Guido Marra

Guido Marra, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
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
Ken Yamaguchi

Ken Yamaguchi, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, 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
Stephen Gryzlo

Stephen Gryzlo, MD

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Brian Forsythe

Brian Forsythe, M.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine
John Hefferon

John Hefferon, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Ryan Selley

Ryan Selley, MD

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Sports MedicineJoint Replacement
Steven Kodros

Steven Kodros, MD

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Gregory Nicholson

Gregory Nicholson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sports Medicine
Gabriel Levi

Gabriel Levi, MD

Director of Joint Reconstruction and Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of shoulder surgery specialists in Chicago built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Shoulder Surgery as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Chicago, 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?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, and Joint Replacement. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to shoulder surgery.
Are these shoulder surgery specialists accepting new patients in Chicago?
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.