Nikhil N. Verma, M.D.
Sports Medicine, Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder
Dr. Verma specializes in the treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques, meniscal transplantation and cartilage restorative procedures.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Verma completed his orthopaedic residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. While in New York, he served as an assistant team physician for the St. John's University Athletic Department. He also received specialized training in treatment of elbow disorders in the overhead throwing athlete.
Outside of his clinical duties, Dr. Verma has participated in multiple publications and book chapters regarding shoulder and knee surgery. His current research interests include healing of rotator cuff tendons after arthroscopic repair, and outcome studies after knee ligament reconstruction.
| Practice Emphasis: | Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | | Medical School: | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA | | Residency: | Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
| | Fellowship: | Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, New York, NY | | Board Certification: | Board Certified - Orthopaedic Surgery | | Special Procedures: | Total shoulder replacement
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
Elbow ligament reconstruction
Arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction
Cartilage restoration
| | Research Interests: | Cartilage transplantation and regeneration
Rotator cuff healing
Knee ligament reconstruction
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Dr. Verma has office hours at the following locations:
Central DuPage Hospital Ambulatory Service Pavilion
RUSH University Medical Center
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
www.rushortho.com | 877-632-6637
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