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. Dr. Verma also serves as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and Nazareth High School.
Dr. Verma has agreements regarding the development and licensing of certain sports medicine implants and instruments for which he receives payment from manufacturers. He also has consulting agreements with Smith and Nephew Endoscopy and Arthrosurface. In addition, he receives research support from multiple companies within the orthopaedic industry. Additional information regarding these relationships, manufacturers, devices and instruments will be provided upon request.
| 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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Curriculum Vitae
Clincial Support Staff
Jamie Birkelo, PA
Evelina DeAvila, MA
Dr. Verma has office hours at the following locations:
Central DuPage Hospital - Outpatient Services
Orthopedic Building at Rush
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
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