Brian Cole MD

Brian Cole MD He is the Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and leads the Rush Orthopedic Master’s Program.

Dr. Brian Cole is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and a Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cole is Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics and is the Department’s Associate Chairman and the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center. Dr. Cole is the 2020 President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Cole also holds several other leadership positions in national and international orthopedic societies. Honors awarded to Dr. Cole range from the “Best Doctors in America” since 2004 and “Top Doctor” in Chicagoland since 2003. In 2006, he was featured on the cover of Chicago Magazine as “Chicago’s Top Doctor.” In 2009, he was selected as NBA Team Physician of the Year and Orthopedics This Week has named Dr. Cole as one of the top 20 sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialists repeatedly over the last 5 years as selected by his peers. Dr. Cole’s patients describe his practice as compassionate, available and willing to offer novel solutions to avoid surgery whenever possible. Testimonials to the surgical care that Dr. Cole’s team provides are frequently featured and shared. Dr. Cole’s research interests include Cartilage Restoration, therapeutic biologics and regenerative medicine, and minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of the knee, elbow, and shoulder. He has published more than 1,000 articles and 8 textbooks on orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, has lectured nationally and internationally on more than 2,000 occasions and has appeared as an expert on several TV documentaries. He received an MD and MBA from the University of Chicago, completed his orthopedic residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell Medical Center, and a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. His professional career outside of academia includes serving as team physician for the Chicago Bulls, co-team physician for the Chicago White Sox, and a team physician for the Chicago Fire, Chicago Dogs, and DePaul University. He has served as co-host for 10 years on the radio talk-show Sports Medicine Weekly originally on ESPN and currently on 670TheScore – Chicago Sports Radio.

Discover the best HIIT workouts at home to build strength, improve endurance, and stay fit using minimal space and no eq...
10/12/2025

Discover the best HIIT workouts at home to build strength, improve endurance, and stay fit using minimal space and no equipment. Includes cardio, core, and full-body routines....

Discover the best HIIT workouts at home to build strength, improve endurance, and stay fit using minimal space and no equipment. Includes cardio, core, and full-body routines.

Explore top certification programs for professional coaches, including fitness, nutrition, and psychology training. Lear...
10/10/2025

Explore top certification programs for professional coaches, including fitness, nutrition, and psychology training. Learn how credentials can build trust and career growth....

Explore top certification programs for professional coaches, including fitness, nutrition, and psychology training. Learn how credentials can build trust and career growth.

Learn how a workout planner supports psychiatric care by improving consistency, tracking progress, setting goals, and re...
10/10/2025

Learn how a workout planner supports psychiatric care by improving consistency, tracking progress, setting goals, and reinforcing healthy habits for stress management....

Learn how a workout planner supports psychiatric care by improving consistency, tracking progress, setting goals, and reinforcing healthy habits for stress management.

Massage guns: hype or science? In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole breaks down the evidence-based benefi...
10/09/2025

Massage guns: hype or science? In this episode of Sports Medicine Weekly, Dr. Cole breaks down the evidence-based benefits of percussive massage devices—how they reduce soreness, boost circulation, improve flexibility, and speed up recovery.

Percussive massage devices, which are sometimes referred to as “massage guns”, have become increasingly popular among recreational athletes.

Discover how balanced nutrition, meal planning, sleep, and holistic wellness practices improve focus, clarity, and daily...
10/09/2025

Discover how balanced nutrition, meal planning, sleep, and holistic wellness practices improve focus, clarity, and daily energy for a healthier mind and body....

Discover how balanced nutrition, meal planning, sleep, and holistic wellness practices improve focus, clarity, and daily energy for a healthier mind and body.

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains how mental rehearsal and belief can rewire the brain to improve physica...
10/07/2025

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains how mental rehearsal and belief can rewire the brain to improve physical performance. Learn how athletes and coaches can use visualization and mindset training to enhance results....

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains how mental rehearsal and belief can rewire the brain to improve physical performance. Learn how athletes and coaches can use visualization and mindset training to enhance results.

Thank you so much for your kind words, CF! Your recommendation means the world to us!
10/07/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, CF! Your recommendation means the world to us!

Female athletes face ACL injuries up to 8 times more often than males. Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains ...
10/06/2025

Female athletes face ACL injuries up to 8 times more often than males. Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains the risk factors—and how prevention programs can reduce ACL tears by up to 88%....

Female athletes face ACL injuries up to 8 times more often than males. Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explains the risk factors—and how prevention programs can reduce ACL tears by up to 88%.

10/06/2025

Learn top tips for lifelong joint health from orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA. Discover how exercise, nutrition, hydration, and daily habits protect your bones and joints for lasting mobility....

Brian J. Cole, MD MBA, discusses how electric scooters are fun and eco-friendly, but the risk of serious injury is highe...
10/06/2025

Brian J. Cole, MD MBA, discusses how electric scooters are fun and eco-friendly, but the risk of serious injury is higher than most realize. Learn about the dangers, research findings, and safety tips riders and parents need....

Brian J. Cole, MD MBA, discusses how electric scooters are fun and eco-friendly, but the risk of serious injury is higher than most realize. Learn about the dangers, research findings, and safety tips riders and parents need.

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explores why chocolate milk may outperform sports drinks for workout recovery. L...
10/06/2025

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explores why chocolate milk may outperform sports drinks for workout recovery. Learn how its carb-protein ratio boosts strength, muscle repair, and hydration....

Orthopedic surgeon Brian J. Cole MD MBA explores why chocolate milk may outperform sports drinks for workout recovery. Learn how its carb-protein ratio boosts strength, muscle repair, and hydration.

Leverage fantasy football injury analytics to replace guesswork with data-driven lineup decisions. Learn how AI predicti...
10/05/2025

Leverage fantasy football injury analytics to replace guesswork with data-driven lineup decisions. Learn how AI predictions can help you gain the knowledge in injury recovery....

Leverage fantasy football injury analytics to replace guesswork with data-driven lineup decisions. Learn how AI predictions can help you gain the knowledge in injury recovery.

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Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA


  • Renowned specialist for treatment of the shoulder, elbow and knee □ Sports medicine □ Therapeutic biologics and alternatives to joint replacement □ Non-surgical and surgical

  • Vice-Chairman and Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush □ Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center □ Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital □ Head of world’s most active Cartilage Restoration Research Center

  • Selected by his peers as □ “Top Doctor” □ “NBA Team Physician of the Year” □ A top shoulder, elbow, knee and sports medicine specialist

  • Team physician for the Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Chicago Fire, Chicago Dogs, and DePaul University