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  • Real Patient Results

    After multiple knee surgeries during high school and college athletics, my knees had taken a beating. Sophomore year of college, my body hit a point where working out became painful, hiking was imposs...

    Lucy | August, 2019
  • Real Patient Results

    I was thrilled that Dr. Cole was able to do my second ACL reconstruction. It is always scary putting your body, which is your career, at the hands of another. I had heard about Dr. Cole's expertise and knew he had done other professional athletes' knees...

    Madeline Stammen | June, 2019
  • Real Patient Results

    Just a short 6 months after her ACL reconstruction, Carolena Carstens, 2 time Olympian and ranked 8th in the world in Taekwando, won a remarkable match at the Roberto Duran Center in Panama 54-9 against her opponent earning the right to represent Panama ...

    Carolena Carsten | June, 2019
  • Real Patient Results

    Beginning in January of 2018 I began experiencing pain in the AC Joint of my left shoulder. I felt the pain the most when hitting forehands in tennis as well as performing activities with a straight arm. I first attempted to rehab my shoulder through two weeks of ...

    Nic Meister | April, 2019
  • Real Patient Results

    I am so thankful for the fantastic work Dr. Brian Cole has done over the past two years. I can't say enough about how lucky I am. After each of my last two injuries, Dr. Cole fixed and rebuilt my knee even stronger.

    Micah Christian Hurd | March, 2019

About Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA

  • Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center
  • Chair of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital
  • Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center at Rush University Medical Center
  • Director/Founder, Chicago Sports Summit
  • several innovative techniques for the treatment of shoulder, elbow and knee conditions
  • America's Best Doctor 2021
  • Top 3 Orthopedics in Chicago
  • Top Doctor
  • Voted Best Doctor
  • Americas Best Doctor
  • Top Doctors

Sports Medicine, Using OrthoBiologics and Cartilage Restoration Dr. Brian Cole is a nationally acclaimed orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine for the knee, shoulder and elbow. Dr. Cole is honored to be named in the top 20 in sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. His awards range from the “Best Doctors in America” since 2004 and “Top Doctor” in Chicagoland since 2003.

  • OREF Clinical Research Award Presented to

    Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, FAAOS,

    for 25 years of Basic Science, Clinical Research Leading to Optimized Patient Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation.

  • OREF Clinical Research Award Presented to

    Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, FAAOS,

    for 25 years of Basic Science, Clinical Research Leading to Optimized Patient Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation.

  • OREF Clinical Research Award Presented to

    Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, FAAOS,

    for 25 years of Basic Science, Clinical Research Leading to Optimized Patient Outcomes Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation.

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Dr. Cole's Philosophy on Life and Medicine

The Future of Orthopedic Surgery - Spare the Scalpel?

Dr. Brian Cole discusses his philosophy on patient care, the exciting future of orthopedic surgery, and spare the scalpel.

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Life Lessons with Dr. Cole - The Epiphanies of a Busy Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Brian Cole discusses the most important life lessons he garnered throughout his illustrious 20+ career as a busy orthopedic surgeon.

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In the Spotlight

Spare The Scalpel: A Surgeon's Perspective on the Future of Orthopedic Medicine (A TEDx Talk)

Dr. Brian Cole from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush discusses the evolution of orthopedic/sports medicine and the role of OrthoBiologics and medical technology...past, present and future. Presented on April 30, 2016 at the TEDxRushU Event, Rush University Medical Center.

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Dr. Cole's AANA Presidential Address - Building Our Home: Lessons Learned Along the Way

Dr. Brian Cole discusses how his life events have led him to his position as president of AANA, his accomplishments throughout this position, and lessons he learned along the way. Presented on July 9th, 2021 at the AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Cole featured by energy Unltd

Dr. Cole sits down with Abigail Zoe Martin, founder of Energy Unltd, a 501(c)3 charity that create events to demonstrate the arts, creativity, and education and to promote the idea of living in balance on earth. He discusses his pathway to orthopedic surgery, what he loves about being a physician and scientist, what drives him, and more.

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Leadership and Life Lessons with Dr. Brian Cole

Dr. Brian J. Cole discusses his background, lessons learned from sports growing up, qualities of a good mentor, traits of a leader, and steps you can take to become a better leader as a guest on the Nailed It Ortho Podcast. Available as Episode 60 on Apple Podcasts.

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Dr. Cole's Pathway to Orthopedics

Dr. Brian Cole is featured on "The Ortho Show" podcast hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman. Listen to their conversation about the influences that guided him to the world of orthopedics and his past and present journeys. He discusses his passion for mentorship and how surrounding himself with others' greatness continues to be his support as a physician.

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Dr. Cole Featured in University of Chicago’s Medicine on The Midway

Dr. Brian Cole is featured on "Medicine on the Midway", a magazine created by University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences. Read about Dr. Cole’s career path that started at the University of Chicago with a MD and MBA to caring for weekend warriors and professional athletes. He discusses what he loves about his job, being a team physician, and a little bit about his research.

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Concierge Care for Out of Town Patients

Dr. Cole frequently treats patients traveling for care from within the United States and abroad. The team at Midwest at Rush Orthopedics is happy to assist with travel recommendations for you and your loves ones to optimize your patient experience while visiting Chicago.

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    1611 W. Harrison Street
    Suite 400
    Chicago, IL 60612

    (708) 409-5179
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    610 S. Maple Ave
    Suite 1550
    Oak Park, IL 60304

    (708) 409-5179
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    2011 York Road
    Suite 1500
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

    (708) 409-5179
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