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Best Sports Medicine specialists in Illinois

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Sports Medicine · Illinois
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, IL
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, IL
Richard Sherman

Richard Sherman, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Des Plaines, IL
James Hill

James Hill, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Shane Nho

Shane Nho, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Geoffrey Thiel

Geoffrey Thiel, MD

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Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL
Timothy Petsche

Timothy Petsche, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL
Scott Trenhaile

Scott Trenhaile, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois – College of Medicine, Rockford

Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL
Vishal Mehta

Vishal Mehta, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL
Guido Marra

Guido Marra, MD

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Vehniah Tjong

Vehniah Tjong, MD

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

Orthopaedics

Evanston, IL
Grant Garrigues

Grant Garrigues, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Benjamin Davis

Benjamin Davis, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Sanjeev Bhatia

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Geneva, IL
Rolando Izquierdo

Rolando Izquierdo, M.D.

Assistant Professor (Clinical Educator Track) of Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elgin, IL
Charles Bush-Joseph

Charles Bush-Joseph, M.D.

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Adam Yanke

Adam Yanke, M.D.

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

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Jason Koh

Jason Koh, MD

Mark R. Neaman Family Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery NorthShore; Clinical Professor University of Chicago; Adjunct Professor Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University

Orthopaedics

Skokie, IL
Mark Neault

Mark Neault, MD

Orthopaedics

Lake Forest, IL
Mary Mulcahey

Mary Mulcahey, MD

Division Director, Sports Medicine

Orthopaedics

Maywood, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon do?
A Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon is a Orthopaedics physician with focused training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to sports and physical activity. After completing Orthopaedics residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general orthopaedic surgeon typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon treat?
A Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon commonly treats ACL and ligament injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy, concussion management, and stress fractures. Many also see closely related conditions within Orthopaedics, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general orthopaedic surgeon.
When should I see a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon?
Consider seeing a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon when you have a sports- or activity-related injury that has not resolved with rest and conservative care, when a primary care clinician or general orthopaedic surgeon suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon different from a general orthopaedic surgeon?
Both are board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons, but a Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to sports and physical activity. General orthopaedic surgeons treat a broad range of Orthopaedics concerns; Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeons concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with ACL and ligament injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy, concussion management, and stress fractures.
How does Convene match me with a top Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon?
Convene Health evaluates orthopaedic surgeons on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Sports Medicine orthopaedic surgeon whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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