Dr. Craig Della Valle

Dr. Craig J. Della Valle, MD

Dr. Craig Della Valle is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for primary and revision hip and knee replacement and periprosthetic joint infection.

Aaron G. Rosenberg Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of the Section of Adult Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center.

Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Craig Della Valle

• Full Name: Craig J. Della Valle, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Adult reconstruction (hip and knee)
• Current Role: Chief, Section of Adult Reconstruction, 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 (main MOR location)
• Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

The address shown is the main Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush location; confirm his clinic site when booking. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Primary and revision total hip replacement
• Primary and revision total knee replacement
• Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement
• Hip resurfacing
• Periprosthetic joint infection

Education and Training

• Undergraduate and Medical School: BA and MD, University of Pennsylvania
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, including a full research year in adult reconstruction
• Fellowship: Adult reconstructive surgery, Rush University Medical Center and Central DuPage Hospital

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Aaron G. Rosenberg Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush
• Hospital Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center
• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked

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

• 28th President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (2018)
• Secretary, Hip Society Board; member-at-large, Knee Society and Mid-America Orthopaedic Association boards
• Editorial board, Arthroplasty Today
• More than 200 peer-reviewed publications and more than 9,000 hip and knee replacements
• Knee Society Mark Coventry Award for a multicenter trial on oral antibiotics after two-stage exchange
• Surgeon design team member for a 3D-printed titanium hip implant

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
• AAHKS press release (2018)
• Becker’s Spine Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Craig Della Valle known for?

Dr. Craig Della Valle is known for primary and revision hip and knee replacement and periprosthetic joint infection.

Where does Dr. Craig Della Valle practice?

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

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. Craig Della Valle?

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