Skip to main content
Ritesh Shah, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Des Plaines, IL, Evanston Hospital

RiteshRShahMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Des Plaines, IL

Hip Arthroscopy Hip and Knee Replacement

Dr. Shah is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Shah's full profile

Already have an account?

Summary

  • Dr. Ritesh Shah is an orthopedic surgeon in Des Plaines, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NorthShore University Health System, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Highland Park Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, and Skokie Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Gujarati, Spanish, and Hindi. He is experienced in hip osteoarthritis, hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, hip and knee surgery, and minimally invasive joint replacement.
  • Dr Ritesh Shah | Rapid Recovery Reality | Same Day Hip and Knee Replacements

    Website

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2005
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineHip and Knee reconstruction. Hip preservation

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Practice Guideline Award American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2016

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is It Safe? Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty with Discharge to Home at a Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center  
    Ritesh Shah, MD, Arthroplasty Today

Press Mentions

  • These Injuries Affect Millions of Americans Every Year
    These Injuries Affect Millions of Americans Every YearOctober 16th, 2018
  • Local Orthopedic Surgeon, Ritesh Shah, MD, Receives Innovation Trailblazer Award for Adoption of New Navigation System for Hip Replacement Surgery
    Local Orthopedic Surgeon, Ritesh Shah, MD, Receives Innovation Trailblazer Award for Adoption of New Navigation System for Hip Replacement SurgeryJuly 16th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Gujarati, Spanish, Hindi

Hospital Affiliations