Orthopaedics
Arif Saleem, MD
Aurora, IL
Dr. Arif Saleem, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Aurora, Illinois, with a specialized focus on shoulder and elbow surgery. He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremities, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, frozen shoulder, labral tears, biceps tendon injuries, elbow fractures, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), and arthritis of the shoulder and elbow joints. His expertise extends to degenerative diseases, traum
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center — M.D., 1998
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute — Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2003 - 2004
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2003
- Wayne State University — Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 1999
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Rotator Cuff & Shoulder RepairShoulder SurgeryElbow Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Rush Copley Medical Center
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
Experience
25+ years in practice