Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting CareFirst in Chicago, ILPage 2
30 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Chicago, Illinois accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital.


Steven Kodros, MD
Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years9+ pubs
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery


Scott Cordes, MD
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years4+ pubs
Orthopaedic Trauma


Charlotte Shum, MD
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years7+ pubs
Hand & Upper Extremity


Gregory Nicholson, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years5+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Gabriel Levi, MD
Director of Joint Reconstruction and Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery


Edward Forman, DO
Founder, Chitown Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years2+ pubs
Pediatric Orthopaedics


Jennifer Wolf, MD
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years374+ pubs
Hand & Upper Extremity


Motasem Refaat, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL15+ years14+ pubs
Orthopaedic Trauma


Meghan Whitmarsh-Brown, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL10+ years7+ pubs
Joint Replacement


Christopher Dewald, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Chicago, IL30+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.