Tad Gerlinger MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
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1611 W Harrison StSuite 300Chicago, IL 60612
Phone+1 312-432-2429
Fax+1 708-409-5179
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Summary
- Dr. Gerlinger specializes in Adult Hip and Knee reconstruction. This entails procedures designed to reconstruct the arthritic hip and knee as well as treat hips and knees that have been previously replaced but are failing due to wear, infection, and other conditions. We employ a very personalized approach to your care with responsive administrative support and skilled nursing. This team approach ensures the shortest possible hospital stay and recovery, and allows for same day/outpatient surgery in many cases. Our goal is to quickly return you to the activities that you value most.
Education & Training
Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2004 - 2005
Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1994
United States Military AcademyBS, Chemistry, Dean's List, Superintendent's Award, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2029
IN State Medical License 2019 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2006 - 2015
WV State Medical License 2008 - 2014
NC State Medical License 1995 - 2005
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award AAOS, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2017
- Distinguished Graduate Award Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2014
Clinical Trials
- JOURNEY™ II CR Total Knee System
- JOURNEY II XR Safety and Effectiveness PMCF Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 28
- Safety and Performance of the Journey™ II UNI Unicompartmental Knee System Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 10
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Certificate-of-Need Legislation That Targets Construction of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Is Associated With Increased Patient Migration Out-of-State for Primary Hip and...Kurtis D Carlock, Ajay S Potluri, Farhan Ahmad, Aditya S Yadav, Anne DeBenedetti
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026-10-01 - Repeat Exposure to Silver-Impregnated Dressing Does Not Increase Risk of Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Prospective Cohort Study.Mehreen Pasha, Conor M Jones, Christine L Zickler, Ajay S Potluri, Myles A Atkins
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2026-06-01 - The Clinical Significance of Hyponatremia Following Total Joint Arthroplasty.Alexander J Acuña, Harmanjeet Singh, Anne DeBenedetti, Ajay Potluri, Brett R Levine
JB & JS Open Access. 2026-04-14
Press Mentions
Avascular Necrosis: Dr. Tad Gerlinger ExplainsDecember 5th, 2017
Boston Victims Dealing with War-like InjuriesMay 3rd, 2017
Committees
- Past President, Board Member, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006 - Present
- Member, Educational Track Committee, AAOS 2015 - 2018
- Member, Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Physician Guideline Development Group, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 - 2017
- Member, Annual Meeting Committee, AAOS 2014 - 2017
- Past Chair, Instructional course committee, AAOS 2013 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Society of Military Orthopaedic SurgeonsBoard Member
- American Orthopaedic AssociationFellow
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