Specialty Care for Athletes of All Levels

If you have pain or an injury related to sports, fitness or other activities, you should see a sports medicine specialist. Unlike your family doctor, a sports medicine specialist is uniquely trained to help you recover from an injury and return to peak performance as quickly as possible. At Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics, our sports medicine specialists are experienced in treating athletes and active individuals of all ages and levels. In fact, many of our physicians care for US Olympic teams, college athletes, and professional athletes.

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Specialty Care from Physicians Who Treat Athletes

The sports medicine specialists at Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics can help you recover from injury and return to peak performance as quickly as possible. We will help you address all your sports-related injuries and needs, including:

Why Choose Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine hospitals are nationally ranked for orthopaedic care.* Our sports medicine specialists are experienced in treating athletes and active individuals of all ages and levels. In fact, many of our physicians are trusted to care for US Olympic teams, Division I college athletes, and nationally ranked endurance athletes.

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  • Arm and elbow injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Back and neck pain
  • Broken bones
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Concussion
  • Dance-related pain and injuries
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Muscle pain and tightness
  • Running evaluation
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Spine injuries
  • Sports physicals
  • Sprains and strains

We’re anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is ranked No. 11 for orthopaedic care by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 — 2025.

USNWR Best Hospitals - Orthopedics, 2024 - 2025

Whom We Treat 

The sports medicine specialists at Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics treat athletes and active individuals of all levels and ages, including dancers, endurance athletes, runners, golfers, tennis players, weekend warriors, high school and college athletes, and even little league club teams.

Why Choose Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics

  • Eight locations close to where you live and work in the Western Suburbs: Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Naperville 75 Street, Naperville Raymond Dr., Oak Brook, Warrenville
  • Additional locations are available downtown, North, Northwest, South Suburbs, and Greater DeKalb County
  • Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic subspecialists
  • Our physicians care for athletes from youth leagues and Olympians to college and professional athletes

Get back in the game. Call to make an appointment: 630.225.2663; or click here to see a full list of locations.

Brian M. Babka, MD
Sports Medicine

Aaron A. Bare, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine 

Sanjeev Bhatia, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery

Beth Froese, MD
Physiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Matthew D. Gimre, MD
Sports Medicine

Steven E. Mayer, MD
Physiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

William Sterba, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Brian M. Babka, MD
Aaron A. Bare, MD
Sanjeev Bhatia, MD
Beth Froese, MD
Matthew D. Gimre, MD
Steven E. Mayer, MD
William Sterba, MD
Sander Rubin, MD

Sander Rubin, MD
Sports Medicine

Mark Smyth, MD

Mark Smyth, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery

Anup A. Bendre, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Anup A. Bendre, MD

Debdut Biswas, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Debdut Biswas, MD

Tiffany Kadow, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Tiffany Kadow, MD

Thomas W. Kiesler, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Thomas W. Kiesler, MD

Mary Ling, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Mary Ling, MD

William Payne, MD
Hand Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

William Payne, MD

Kevin Baidoo, MD
Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Kevin Baidoo, MD
Joseph C. Brutzkus, MD

Joseph C. Brutzkus, MD
Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sarah N. Harangody, MD

Sarah N. Harangody, MD
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine,
Orthopaedic Surgery

Simon Lee, MD, MPH

Simon Lee, MD, MPH
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine,
Orthopaedic Surgery

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Hanit U. Shah, MD

Hanit U. Shah, MD
Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

Mossub Mohamad Qatu, MD
Foot and Ankle Surgery

Mossub Mohamad Qatu, MD