Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Chicago, IL

42 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Chicago, Illinois accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology, and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Common hospital affiliations include Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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+ years1331+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Terrance Peabody, MD

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Edwin Warner Ryerson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years113+ pubs

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Anish Kadakia, MD

Potocsnak Family Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years245+ pubs

Foot & Ankle Surgery

James Hill, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years774+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine

Shane Nho, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years729+ pubs

Sports Medicine

David Kalainov, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years58+ pubs

Hand & Upper Extremity

John Sarwark, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL107+ pubs

Spine Surgery

John Grayhack, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL33+ pubs

Spine Surgery

Guido Marra, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years84+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine

Michael Stover, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years124+ pubs

Orthopaedic TraumaJoint Replacement

Benjamin Davis, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL15+ years554+ pubs

Sports Medicine

Armen Kelikian, MD

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years45+ pubs

Orthopaedic Trauma

Ken Yamaguchi, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years343+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

Charles Bush-Joseph, M.D.

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years

Sports Medicine

Adam Yanke, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL15+ years

Sports Medicine

Bradley Merk, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery; Director, Orthopaedic Trauma

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years

Orthopaedic Trauma

Denis Nam, M.D., M.SC.

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL15+ years

Joint Replacement

William Thomas, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL10+ years121+ pubs

Joint Replacement

Milap Patel, DO

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL15+ years45+ pubs

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Stephen Gryzlo, MD

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL30+ years23+ pubs

Shoulder & Elbow SurgerySports Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?

Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.

What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?

Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology, and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Then verify the specific First Health 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.

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