Dr. Nikhil Verma

Dr. Nikhil N. Verma, MD

Dr. Nikhil Verma is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement and knee ligament surgery.

Professor and Director of the Division of Sports Medicine and its fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, and Head Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox.

Shoulder and elbow surgery restores movement and relieves pain from tears, arthritis and instability. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Nikhil Verma

• Full Name: Nikhil N. Verma, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (board certified)
• Subspecialty: Orthopaedic sports medicine (ABOS subspecialty certificate)
• Current Role: Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Rush
• Years in Practice: At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush since 2004
• 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 West Harrison Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60612
• Clinical Office Phone: (312) 432-2390 (as listed on his CV)

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:

• Advanced arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction
• Shoulder replacement
• Knee ligament reconstruction
• Articular cartilage reconstruction
• Meniscal transplantation
• Elbow disorders in overhead throwing athletes

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: BS cum laude, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, 1994
• Medical School: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1998
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, 1998-2003
• Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2003-2004

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2006) and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine subspecialty (2009)
• Memberships: Fellow AAOS; Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons; American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; AOSSM; AANA
• 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

• Head Team Physician, Chicago White Sox; team physician, Chicago Bulls and Nazareth Academy
• Associate Editor, Arthroscopy journal; editorial board, Journal of Knee Surgery
• Research funded by MLB, AOSSM, AANA and ASES
• Performs 500 to 700 procedures per year
• Gave the TED Talk A Dangerous Game: The Truth About Youth Sports
• Named a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor

Reviews and Ratings

No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.

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
• Dr. Verma curriculum vitae
• Becker’s Spine Review
• Sports-health author page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Nikhil Verma known for?

Dr. Nikhil Verma is known for arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement and knee ligament surgery.

Where does Dr. Nikhil Verma practice?

He practices with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush at 1611 West Harrison Street, 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. Nikhil Verma?

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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