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Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD
4.8 (226 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Bush-Joseph graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed a residency at Rush Medical College. Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL. Dr. Bush-Joseph currently practices at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Pinnacle Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street and Northwest Health-Porter. At present, Dr. Bush-Joseph received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 226 times. Dr. Bush-Joseph's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bush-Joseph is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
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Patellar Chondromalacia
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
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Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Shoulder Stabilizations
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

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  • Preferred Care Blue PPO

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Patient Reviews
Mar 11, 2025
Dr Bush-Joseph and his P.A. Travis have been nothing short of great. Answered all questions, diagnosis was spot on, surgery went extremely well, and all questions answered. Got lucky to be able to have Dr Bush-Joseph take care of and operate on my shoulder.
— Mar 11, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan Medical School
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cincinnati Sports Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bush-Joseph's profile.

Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Pinnacle Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street and Northwest Health-Porter.

Yes, Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Presence Resurrection Medical Center

    7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

    150 W High St, Morris, IL

  • Pinnacle Hospital

    9301 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

    300 Randall Rd, Geneva, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL

  • Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

    3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA

  • Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

    677 Church St NE, Marietta, GA

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street

    1227 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN