Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph

Dr. Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD

Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for knee ligament reconstruction, hip arthroscopy and sports medicine.

Professor at Rush University Medical Center, Associate Director of the Rush Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and team physician for the Chicago White Sox.

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. Charles Bush-Joseph

• Full Name: Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Sports medicine and arthroscopy
• Current Role: Professor, Rush University Medical Center
• Years in Practice: More than 40 years since graduating in 1983
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Online scheduling on his MOR profile
• 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
• Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

The address shown is the main Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush location near Rush University Medical Center; his exact clinic site should be confirmed when booking. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
• Arthroscopic knee and shoulder stabilization
• Knee ligament reconstruction, including ACL and knee dislocations
• Hip arthroscopy and hip joint preservation
• Ulnar collateral ligament (Tommy John) reconstruction

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, University of Michigan Medical School, 1983
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Rush University Medical Center
• Fellowship: Knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, Cincinnati SportsMedicine (Dr. Frank Noyes)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Service: Member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Examination Committee since 2005
• Academic Appointment: Professor, Rush University Medical Center
• Hospital Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center

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

• Team physician, Chicago White Sox; associate team physician, Chicago Bulls
• President of the MLB Team Physicians Association (2012) and member of the MLB Medical Advisory Board
• President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Editorial board, American Journal of Sports Medicine
• More than 140 published manuscripts and chapters; performs more than 400 surgeries a year

Reviews and Ratings

• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: 4.9 out of 5 from 722 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 profile
• MOR news (AOSSM president)
• Becker’s Spine Review (MLB TPA president)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph known for?

Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph is known for knee ligament reconstruction, hip arthroscopy and sports medicine.

Where does Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph practice?

He practices with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

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. Charles Bush-Joseph?

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