
Arif Ali MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Physician
9650 Gross Point Rd.Suite 2900Skokie, IL 60076
Fax+1 224-251-2905
Overview of Dr. Ali
Dr. Arif Ali is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Skokie, IL, specializing in orthopedic sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Chicago. Dr. Ali further enhanced his expertise through fellowships in orthopaedic trauma and sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center and Sports Clinic in Laguna Hills, respectively. His practice focuses on treatments like orthopedic trauma, shoulder and hip surgery, knee arthroplasty, and minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty. Dr. Ali has published several research articles cited by other works, including studies on tracheostomy care, psychiatry as a career, flexural strength of denture materials, post-discharge care management in heart failure patients, and postpartum femoral neck fractures.
Education & Training
Sports Clinic (Laguna Hills)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2003 - 2004
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2002 - 2003
University of ChicagoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2002
University of ChicagoInternship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2013 - 2020
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification ezAccess Patient Portal, Medical Office Technologies, Inc., 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ezAccess Patient Portal, Medical Office Technologies, Inc., 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 20 citationsAssessment of knowledge regarding tracheostomy care and management of early complications among healthcare professionals.Tooba Khanum, Sadaf Zia, Tahseer Khan, Saima Kamal, Muhammad Nasir Khoso
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 2021-08-06 - 22 citationsPsychiatry as a career: a survey of factors affecting students' interest in psychiatry as a career.Mubashir Aslam, Tahir Taj, Arif Ali, Nasira Badar, Farzan Saeed
Mcgill Journal of Medicine. 2020-12-01 - 1 citationsFlexural strength of modified and unmodified acrylic denture base material after different processing techniques.Aisha Kiran, Faiza Amin, Syed Junaid Mahmood, Arif Ali
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. 2020-10-01
Journal Articles
- Traumatic Disruption of Pubis Symphysis with Accompanying Posterior Pelvic Injury After Natural ChildbirthHierholzer C, Ali A, Toro-Arbelaez JB, Suk M, Helfet D, American Journal of Orthopaedics, 11/2007
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Could This Complication Be Due to an Allergic Reaction?May 25th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- AO North AmericaMember
- Arthroscopy Association of North AmericaMember
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, Stryker Orthopaedics2018 - Present
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
First Choice
First Health PPO
Great West PPOHealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
ODS Network
PacificSource Preferred PSN
Providence Health System Personal Option
Providence Health System Preferred PPO
Regence Oregon - Preferred Provider Network
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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