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Nikhil Verma, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, Rush Oak Park Hospital

NikhilN.VermaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, as well as Fellowship Director, Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Nikhil Verma is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow and knee surgeon, and sports medicine specialist in greater Chicago, Illinois serving Westchester, Oakbrook, Hinsdale and other surrounding communities. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the shoulder, elbow and knee, Dr. Verma’s practice utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient. His specialties include advanced arthroscopic reconstructive techniques of the shoulder, total shoulder replacement, elbow ligament reconstruction, cartilage reconstruction and arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction.

    In addition to his sports medicine and orthopedic practice at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and being named Fellowship Director, Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, he serves as a the head team physician for the Chicago White Sox and team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Nazareth Academy. Dr. Verma is involved in multiple orthopedic sports medicine societies such as the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Shoulder Elbow Society.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2003 - 2004
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2015 - 2016
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Proximal Fixation Anterior to the Lateral Femoral Epicondyle Optimizes Isometry in Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction  
    Nikhil N Verma, Drew A Lansdown, Brian Forsythe, Brian J Cole, Bernard R Bach, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
  • The Lack of Standardized Outcome Measures Following Lower Extremity Injury in Elite Soccer: A Systematic Review  
    Brian J Cole, Bernard R Bach, Justin W Griffin, Nikhil N Verma, Brian Forsythe, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Press Mentions

  • Stryker Wins FDA Clearance for First Biodegradable Subacromial Balloon Spacer
    Stryker Wins FDA Clearance for First Biodegradable Subacromial Balloon SpacerJuly 14th, 2021
  • A Decade After EU Debut, Stryker's Balloon Implant for Shoulder Tears Lands Stateside with FDA Nod
    A Decade After EU Debut, Stryker's Balloon Implant for Shoulder Tears Lands Stateside with FDA NodJuly 13th, 2021
  • Subacromial Balloon Spacer Versus Partial Repair for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
    Subacromial Balloon Spacer Versus Partial Repair for Massive Rotator Cuff TearsJuly 10th, 2021
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Committees

  • Learning Center Committee, AANA 2011 - Present
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Selection Committee, RPSLMC 2003 - Present
  • Self Assessment Committee, AOSSM 2007 - 2011

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