

Orthopaedics
Richard Nicolay, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Glenview, IL
Richard W. Nicolay III, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, focusing on injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He treats sports-related injuries, shoulder arthritis requiring replacement, advanced meniscus and cartilage knee injuries, proximal and distal biceps tendon injuries, shoulder dislocations, and femoroacetabular impingement with labral tears via hip arthroscopy. His expertise includes advanced arthroscopic ACL
10+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (MD, 2002)
- Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007)
- Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery (Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, 2008)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesRotator Cuff RepairShoulder SurgeryKnee SurgeryMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
10+ years in practice