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Charles Bush-Joseph, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL

Charles A Bush-Joseph MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine


Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

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  • 1611 W Harrison StSte 400Chicago, IL 60612

  • Phone+1 877-632-6637

  • Fax+1 708-409-5179

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Summary

  • Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Chicago, IL, specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. He completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Bush-Joseph's expertise includes ligamentous injuries of the knee, sports medicine, elbow injuries, arthritis, and meniscal injuries. He has contributed to several publications on ACL reconstruction and sports medicine. His accolades include serving as the President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Major League Baseball Team Physician Society, and the prestigious Herodicus Society. He has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook.

Education & Training

  • Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati/Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center
    Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati/Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1989
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1988 - 1990
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012, 2014, 2016
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • 2013 AOSSM & AAOS Board Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 
    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Chicago, Illinois - 8/9/2013
  • AOSSM & AAOS Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 
    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Chicago, Illinois - 8/10/2012

Press Mentions

  • ACL Reconstruction Graft Angle and Outcomes: Transtibial vs Anteromedial Reconstruction
    ACL Reconstruction Graft Angle and Outcomes: Transtibial vs Anteromedial ReconstructionAugust 9th, 2019
  • Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph: 3 Big Challenges for Growing Orthopedic Practices Today
    Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph: 3 Big Challenges for Growing Orthopedic Practices TodayJanuary 2nd, 2019
  • A “New” Conference Worth Checking Out
    A “New” Conference Worth Checking OutDecember 3rd, 2018
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