Chicago, Oak Brook & St. Charles, Illinois
Nolan Horner,MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic surgery focused on sports medicine and the shoulder, knee and hip — along with the care of orthopedic trauma. Precise diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and a plan built around how you move.
Credentials and training
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certification
Fellowship at Rush University
Sports medicine & shoulder fellowship training
Orthopedic Training at McMaster
Residency at McMaster University
Care for Professional Athletes
Chicago Bulls, White Sox & Fire
Evidence-Based Orthopedic Care
Research-informed treatment decisions
Areas of Expertise
Focused subspecialty care
Five areas of concentration, each approached with the same standard of diagnosis, planning and follow-through.
01Shoulder
Fellowship-trained shoulder care, from rotator cuff and instability to arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
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02Knee
Ligament, meniscus and cartilage treatment with an emphasis on restoring athletic function.
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03Hip
Evaluation and treatment of hip pain, impingement and labral injury in active patients.
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04Sports Medicine
Care shaped by experience with professional, collegiate and recreational athletes.
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05Trauma
Fracture care and reconstruction after acute orthopedic injury.
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Why Dr. Horner
Training that shapes the outcome
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
Certification reflecting rigorous training standards in orthopedic surgery.
Fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center
Sports medicine and shoulder fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Training at McMaster University
Medical and surgical training completed at McMaster University.
Experience caring for professional athletes
Experience caring for professional athletes, including with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire.
Evidence-based practice
Treatment recommendations grounded in current orthopedic evidence and outcomes research.
Minimally invasive techniques
Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques where they are appropriate for the patient.
About
A surgeon's approach to movement
Dr. Nolan Horner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing throughout Chicagoland. He completed sports medicine and shoulder fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center, following training at McMaster University.
His practice centers on the shoulder, knee and hip, sports injuries and orthopedic trauma, including experience caring for professional athletes with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire.
Research & Publications
Academic work that informs the clinic
Dr. Horner's academic background includes orthopedic research and peer-reviewed publications. Findings from the literature — his own and the field's — shape how he counsels patients on operative and non-operative options.
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Prepared before, supported after
Rehabilitation protocols and educational material to help patients understand their injury and their recovery.
Location
Caring for patients across Chicagoland
Dr. Horner practices throughout Chicagoland through Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, with in-office appointments available at the locations below.
Little Village
4111 W 26th StSte 200Chicago, IL 60623Oak Brook
2425 W. 22nd St.Suite 103Oak Brook, IL 60523St. Charles
2900 Foxfield Rd.Suite 102St. Charles, IL 60174