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MOR Physicians Recognized for Research Volume

Date posted: 11/9/2026

Last updated: 11/9/2026

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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is a consistently top-ranked practice due to the excellence of its providers, superior patient outcomes, and the prolific research its physicians publish. Striving for the newest, best treatment options for patients is what sets MOR apart and creates the best solutions for patients.

That’s why MOR is pleased to announce that many of its physicians have been recognized by Surgeon ScholarGPS®, an international analytics platform that tracks the publication of scholarly articles.

The MOR physician-scientists included in the 2026 research publication ranking by category include:

Sports Medicine

Dr. Jorge Chahla

  •  #1 in Arthroscopy
  • #4 in Bone Marrow Examination
  • #10 in Ligament
  • #12 in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brian Cole

  • #5 in Cartilage
  • #8 Platelet-Rich Plasma
  • #11 in Arthroscopy
  • #33 in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brian Forsythe

#4 in Cohort Analysis

Dr. Shane Nho

  • #2 in Arthroscopy
  • #38 in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Nikhil Verma

  • #21 in Arthroscopy

Spine

Dr. Kern Singh

  • #28 in Spine – Vertebral Column

Dr. Frank Phillips

  • #15 in Spine – Vertebral Column

Joint Replacement

Dr. Richard Berger

  • #44 in Ligament
  • #91 in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Craig Della Valle

  • #9 in Septic Arthritis
  • #23 in Hip Replacement
  •  #24 in Knee Replacement

Dr. Joshua Jacobs

  • #6 in Orthopedic Surgery
  • #17 in Hip Replacement

Dr. Wayne Paprosky

  • #22 in Hip Replacement
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