Joshua M. Alpert, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Alpert is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine and a focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. He specializes in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries in the shoulder and knee, particularly. Dr. Alpert also treats work-related musculoskeletal injuries and is certified to perform Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and Impairment Ratings using the AMA Guides, 6th Edition.

A native of Highland Park, Illinois, Dr. Alpert earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was named to the Dean’s List multiple times. He went on to receive his medical degree (MD) from the Chicago Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center.

Dr. Alpert completed his sports medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served as a team physician for several professional sports teams, including the New England Patriots (NFL), Boston Red Sox (MLB), and Boston Bruins (NHL).

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Alpert received multiple honors, including election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Orthopedic Honor Society and the Dean’s Award for academic excellence.

Dr. Alpert is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). He currently serves as team physician for Judson University and several area high schools, including Elgin, South Elgin, Larkin, and Dundee-Crown.

Whether you’re an athlete recovering from an injury or a worker dealing with chronic joint pain, Dr. Alpert provides expert orthopedic care designed to restore mobility and improve quality of life.