Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

What Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush does

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is a physician-owned, multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice operating as a division of OrthoMidwest and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2004 and incorporated as Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC, the practice employs 251-500 staff across seven physician office locations spanning the Chicago metropolitan area and Munster, Indiana, plus a network of eight or more affiliated ambulatory surgery centers and dedicated physical/occupational therapy clinics. All MOR physicians are fellowship-trained, and the practice is ranked the #1 orthopedic program in Illinois for 11 consecutive years and #11 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

Name

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Legal name

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC

Website

https://rushortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a physician-owned, multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice serving 90,000+ patients annually across seven Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations, with 100% fellowship-trained surgeons and #1-in-Illinois ranking for 11 consecutive years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Chiropractors (62131)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgery services
• Sports medicine care
• Physical therapy services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Spine care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Revenue from outpatient office visits across 14+ orthopedic and therapy specialties including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, hand/wrist/elbow, foot/ankle, and pediatric orthopedics. Appointment scheduling available via phone (877-632-6637), online self-serve portal, and physical therapy direct line (312-432-2591).
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from orthopedic surgical procedures including joint replacement (hip, knee), arthroscopic surgeries, spine surgery, cartilage restoration, fracture care, and hand/wrist/elbow surgery. Minimally invasive and outpatient procedures (92% same-day discharge for knee replacement) reduce hospital stay costs.
3. Physical and Occupational Therapy: Physical therapy and occupational therapy services provided at multiple clinic locations across Chicagoland. Therapy services include post-surgical rehab, sports injury recovery, and chronic condition management.
4. Workers' Compensation: Dedicated workers' compensation program with specialized intake line (708-236-2783), evaluation and treatment for injured employees, IME (Independent Medical Examination) services, and return-to-work coordination.
5. Imaging Services: On-site imaging services at multiple locations for diagnostic purposes supporting orthopedic diagnosis and surgical planning.
6. Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship Programs: MOR operates one of the premier orthopedic training programs nationally, affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. The program trains orthopedic surgery residents and fellows, contributing to the academic mission and pipeline of future orthopedic surgeons.
7. Telemedicine: Telemedicine appointments available for consultations and follow-up care, including the specialized BEST Experience telehealth program for out-of-town joint replacement patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a physician-owned multi-specialty orthopedic medical practice delivering comprehensive evaluation, surgical and non-surgical treatment, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Core offerings span orthopedic surgery (spine, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle), physical and occupational therapy, imaging, sports medicine, orthobiologics, telemedicine, and workers' compensation services across seven Chicagoland and Indiana locations.

Product overview

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a multi-specialty orthopedic group practice offering comprehensive orthopedic care through multiple service lines. The practice operates as a unified platform consisting of core surgical and non-surgical services including orthopedic surgery across all body areas (spine, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, foot/ankle), physical and occupational therapy, imaging, sports performance, telemedicine, and specialized institutes such as the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute. Additional offerings include orthobiologics, concussion care, workers' compensation services, and an orthopedic residency training program. The practice serves approximately 90,000+ patients annually across seven clinic locations in the Chicago metropolitan area and Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Surgery Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of knee replacement patients leave the hospital the same day
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute (Internal Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Five orthopedic surgeons — Mark Cohen, John Fernandez, Robert Wysocki, Xavier Simcock, and Nitin Goyal — launched The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute at MOR, offering seven practice locations. All five serve as team doctors for Chicago White Sox and Bulls. The institute emphasizes collaborative care with physicians sharing research, consulting on cases, and performing surgeries together.
• Chicago BullscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as the official orthopedic provider for the Chicago Bulls NBA team. Dr. Brian Cole serves as head team physician; multiple MOR physicians provide team orthopedic care. This partnership provides visibility among professional sports audiences and a referral pipeline for athletes needing orthopedic treatment.
• Chicago White SoxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as the official orthopedic provider for the Chicago White Sox MLB team. Dr. Brian Cole serves as co-team physician; Dr. Mark Cohen and Dr. Nitin Verma serve as team physicians. All five physicians of the Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute serve as team doctors for the White Sox.
• Chicago Red StarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as official orthopedic provider for the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team.
• Chicago DogsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as official orthopedic provider for the Chicago Dogs professional baseball team.
• Chicago SteelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as official orthopedic provider for the Chicago Steel hockey team.
• Joffrey BalletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as official orthopedic provider for the Joffrey Ballet, providing specialized care for dancers.
• DePaul University AthleticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMOR serves as official orthopedic provider for DePaul University collegiate athletics. Dr. Brian Cole serves as co-team physician for DePaul University.
• Rush University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOR operates in close affiliation with Rush University Medical Center, one of the nation's top academic medical centers. The affiliation provides access to hospital facilities, supports the orthopedic residency and fellowship training program ranked top ten nationally, and underpins research collaboration. MOR is independently owned and uses the Rush trademark under license.
• Rush Oak Park HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Brian Cole serves as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital, strengthening the hospital affiliation and providing surgical capacity for MOR patients.
• OrthoMidwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC is a Division of OrthoMidwest, a physician-owned orthopedic practice organization. This partnership provides scale and shared resources across multiple orthopedic practices in the Midwest.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large physician-owned orthopedic group practice based in Philadelphia with multiple specialty institutes, ambulatory surgery centers, and sports medicine affiliations. Closely comparable to MOR in scale, specialty breadth, academic affiliations, and PE-backed growth trajectory.
• OrthoCarolina: Charlotte-based physician-owned orthopedic group practice offering the same multi-specialty breadth (sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, hand, foot/ankle) and integrated PT/rehabilitation. Comparable size, physician-owned model, and research output.
• The Steadman Clinic: Vail, Colorado-based elite orthopedic and sports medicine practice serving professional athletes, with strong research arm (Steadman Philippon Research Institute). Comparable to MOR's sports-medicine reputation, fellowship-trained faculty, and academic output.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Birmingham, Alabama-based orthopedic and sports medicine practice founded by Dr. James Andrews, treating elite professional athletes across multiple sports. Highly comparable to MOR's team-physician franchise and fellowship-trained specialist model.
• Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute: Los Angeles-based orthopedic and sports medicine practice affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, serving professional athletes and high-acuity patients. Comparable specialty breadth, sports-medicine reputation, and academic medical-center affiliation.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Atlanta-based large physician-owned orthopedic group practice offering comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services with multiple clinic and surgical locations. Directly comparable multi-specialty physician-owned model and scale.
• Hoag Orthopedic Institute: California-based orthopedic specialty hospital and physician group with a strong outpatient joint replacement franchise. Comparable focus on minimally invasive, outpatient orthopedic surgery and outcomes-driven reputation.
• Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance: Nashville-based large physician-owned orthopedic group practice offering multi-specialty orthopedic care with integrated therapy services. Comparable physician-owned structure, multi-location footprint, and specialty breadth.
• Columbia Orthopedic Group: Mid-Missouri-based physician-owned multi-specialty orthopedic group practice with sports medicine and integrated rehabilitation. Comparable physician-owned model and multi-specialty scope, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): The nation's #1 ranked orthopedic hospital based in New York, operating a broader specialty hospital platform with research and education. Comparable in orthopedic brand leadership and physician credentials, but at significantly greater scale and with inpatient hospital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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