Dr. Brian Cole

Dr. Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA

Dr. Brian Cole is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for cartilage restoration, orthobiologics and shoulder, elbow and knee surgery.

Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at RUSH (appointed 2024), Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center, Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and Head Team Physician for the Chicago Bulls.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Brian Cole

• Full Name: Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA
• Credentials: MD, MBA
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Sports medicine, cartilage restoration and orthobiologics
• Current Role: Chair, Department of Orthopaedics, RUSH
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

• Address: 1611 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
• Phone: (877) 632-6637 (as listed on Orthobullets)

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Cartilage restoration and transplantation, including allografts for young patients with knee arthritis
• Orthobiologics and regenerative medicine
• Shoulder and elbow surgery
• Knee and hip sports medicine
• Arthroscopy

Education and Training

• Graduate Business: MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 1989
• Medical School: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1990
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
• Fellowship: Sports medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointments: Professor of Orthopaedics with a conjoint appointment in Anatomy and Cell Biology; Dr. Ralph and Marian C. Falk Professor of Biochemistry, RUSH
• Leadership: Managing Partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush; head of the Rush Orthopedic Master’s Program
• Hospital Affiliations: RUSH University Medical Center; Rush Oak Park Hospital

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• 2020 President (39th) of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Secretary General of the International Cartilage Repair Society and the Biologic Association
• Team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Red Stars and the Joffrey Ballet
• More than 1,000 articles and textbooks; h-index of 75 per his Rush endowed faculty report
• HSS Distinguished Alumnus; AANA Richard O’Connor Research Award (2020); ICRS Merit Award (2019); NBA Team Physician of the Year

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush biography
• Orthobullets profile
• University of Chicago alumni profile (2024)
• Rush endowed faculty report (2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Brian Cole known for?

Dr. Brian Cole is known for cartilage restoration, orthobiologics and shoulder, elbow and knee surgery.

Where does Dr. Brian Cole practice?

He practices with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush at 1611 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, and is affiliated with RUSH University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Brian Cole?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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