About Dr. Ali

Dr. Arif Ali Scrubs

About

Dr. Arif Ali is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed two fellowships that enabled him to specialize in sports medicine and arthroscopy, joint replacement, and treatment of complex fractures. Dr. Ali is also skilled in complex revision surgery. He is affiliated with The Orthopaedic & Spine Institute at NorthShore University HealthSystem. In addition to treating patients, he plays an active role in teaching resident physicians, and is Associate Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at NorthShore.

Current Roles:

  • Associate Director of Orthopaedic Trauma,
    NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute
  • Clinical Assistant Professor to the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine

Experience

Fellowship:

2003-2004
The Sports Clinic
Sport Medicine and Arthroscopy
Laguna Hills, California

Fellowship:

2002-2003
Hospital for Special Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
New York, New York

Residency:

1997-2002
University of Chicago Hospitals
Department of Orthopedics
Chicago, Illinois

Medical Degree:

1992-1997
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan

Affiliations

Orthopaedic & Spine Institute
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Skokie, IL

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Faculty- AOTrauma North America