Sherwin S.W. Ho, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program

Dr. Sherwin Ho is an expert in sports medicine, specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. He has served as faculty at numerous advanced arthroscopic shoulder and knee courses for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Ho currently serves on the academy's Board of Councilors and is an official spokesman for the academy.

He has authored numerous medical articles and reference publications. Dr. Ho has served as a co-chief editor of sports medicine for the online publication, Emedicine, and is chairman of the annual University of Chicago Primary Care Orthopedics Course.

He has also moderated industry conferences on a range of orthopaedic topics including knee and shoulder injuries, advances in arthroscopic surgery, swimmer's shoulder, and primary orthopaedic care.

Dr. Ho’s research involves the use of gene therapy to treat cartilage injuries in the knees. He was recently elected to the prestigious Herodicus Society--an elite society of the world’s leading sports medicine physicians. Additionally, he has been recognized as a "Top Doctor" by Castle and Connolly, Men’s Health, and Chicago magazine. Working with Dr. Michael Terry, Dr. Ho serves as a team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks. Additionally, he is the team physician for all varsity sports at Concordia University in River Forest, IL, and a team physician for the United States volleyball team.

Practice Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

UC Physicians Group
4801 Southwick Drive
Matteson, IL 60443

Year Started Practice

1992

Board Certification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical School

University of Hawaii

Internship

University of Cincinnati

Residency

University of Hawaii

Fellowship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Language Spoken

English

Email

sho@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-5978

Office Fax

(773) 702-3462

Office Postal Address

Sherwin S.W. Ho, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3079
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Sports medicine and athletic injuries
• Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle injuries
• Cartilage and ligament repair
• Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle

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