Sports Medicine Specialists

69 verified specialists treating sports medicine from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include North Shore Surgical Suites, American Hip Institute & Orthopaedic Specialists, and Aurora Health. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mark Schinsky, MD

Director, Complex Hip and Knee Replacement

Orthopaedics

Pleasant Prairie, WI20+ years23+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Steven Chudik, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

New Lenox, IL30+ years

Orthopaedic Trauma

Jeffrey Earhart, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Glenview, IL15+ years9+ pubs

Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty

Michael Gordon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Milwaukee, WI20+ years156+ pubs

Joint Replacement

George Chiampas, DO

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Chicago, IL20+ years79+ pubs

Emergency Sports Medicine

Alan League, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Arlington Heights, IL20+ years10+ pubs

Spine Surgery

Brian Weatherford, M.D.

Director, Orthopaedic Trauma

Orthopaedics

Park Ridge, IL15+ years20+ pubs

Joint Replacement

Djuro Petkovic, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL15+ years16+ pubs

Spine Surgery

Jay Levin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Arlington Heights, IL144+ pubs

Joint Replacement

John Hefferon, MD

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years1+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Shawn Palmer, DO

Director, Hip and Knee Center

Orthopaedics

Algonquin, IL20+ years1+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Wayne Goldstein, MD

Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Bannockburn, IL30+ years65+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL9 years33+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Michael Burton, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL7 years155+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Adam Bennett, MD

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

Sports Medicine

Lake Forest, IL20+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

David Saper, MD

Founder and Director, Edens Orthopaedic Center

Orthopaedics

Lincolnwood, IL15+ years11+ pubs

Spine Surgery

Mark Wichman, M.D.

Medical Leader, Sports Medicine Institute

Orthopaedics

Mequon, WI30+ years1+ pubs

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Lukas Zebala, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Glenview, IL20+ years89+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Omar Darr, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Mequon, WI20+ years3+ pubs

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Lauren Matteini, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL15+ years15+ pubs

Pediatric Orthopaedics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of sports medicine specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Sports Medicine 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 sports medicine specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for sports medicine 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 sports medicine 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 Sports Medicine?

Sports Medicine 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 sports medicine care.

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