Nikhil Verma - Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

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Nikhil N. Verma, M.D.
Sports Medicine, Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder

Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center

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