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Our Mission Statement

The American Hip Institute is the nation's leading destination for specialized care of hip pain, known worldwide for treating pro athletes and inventing procedures with unmatched results.

How are we different?

  • We are THE hip specialists: Our surgeons are the most experienced hip specialists in the world.
  • We treat the pros: The same level of care we give elite athletes, delivered to you.
  • We invented it: The procedures we perform were invented by our team.
AHI Team
Philosophy

The American Hip Institute (AHI) is the first clinic of its kind, dedicated exclusively to providing cutting-edge minimally-invasive treatment for patients with hip pain. AHI's surgeons have developed unique techniques in Hip Arthroscopy, Robotic Hip Replacement, and state-of-the-art regenerative medicine and orthobiologics therapies. Together, we have performed over 15,000 hip surgeries - including the largest number of successful Hip Arthroscopy procedures to be published in the medical literature - and were the first in the nation to perform outpatient Robotic Hip Replacement.

Patients come to Chicago from around the world to be treated at the American Hip Institute. The AHI team takes pride in caring for each patient like a professional athlete, using unique procedures to restore patients to top-level performance.

The American Hip Institute is the Nation's leader in advanced treatment of the hip, and a destination clinic that provides the best outcomes and patient experience in the world.

Our Philosophy
Our People

Our team at American Hip Institute is our greatest strength. Every decision, every innovation, every patient outcome is shaped by who we are and what we stand for.

Our Core Values

  • Impassioned to make a difference
  • Forever learning
  • The answer is always yes
  • Grab a mop
  • Raise the boat
  • Unshakeable positivity
People
Awards

The American Hip Institute's team of orthopedic surgeons leads the fields of arthroscopic and minimally invasive hip surgery. They have been educated at Ivy League universities and top medical schools such as Johns Hopkins University, and world-renowned sports medicine institutions including Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center and Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Clinic. They have treated numerous professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, and WNBA, Olympians, and Division I athletes, and have served as head team physicians and second opinion consultants for multiple professional sports teams.

Awards

Professional Recognition

Research & Educational Awards

  • European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Best Poster, 2025.
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Stephen J. Snyder, M.D. Arthroscopy Instructor Award, 2025.
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA) EOEF Mark J. Lemos, MD Travel Grant, 2024. Comparative Analysis of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up Clinical Outcomes in Obese vs. Non-Obese Populations.
  • Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Reconstructiva Articular y Artroscopia (AMECRA) 2nd Place, 2024. Arthroscopic Primary Labral Reconstruction in the Hip: Minimum 10-Year Outcomes with a Nexted Propensity-Matched Control.
  • Congresso Nacional de Ortopedia y Traumatologica (CNOT) 3rd Place, 2024. Endoscopic Iliopsoas Fractional Lengthening as a Treatment for Refractory Iliopsoas Impingement After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Functional Outcomes With Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up.
  • Southern Orthopaedic Association (SOA) Harley and Betty Baxter Resident Best Paper Award, 2024. Ten-Year Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy for the Treatment of FAI and Labral Tears in Patients with Obesity.
  • Southern Orthopaedic Association (SOA) Harley and Betty Baxter Resident Best Paper Award, 2022. Patient-Reported Outcomes and Survivorship at Minimum Ten-Year Follow-Up in Patients with Borderline Dysplasia Following Primary Hip Arthroscopy.

Meet the Team That's
Redefining Hip Care

Discover who's behind your recovery. Our specialists are trained at some of the nation’s leading institutions and are recognized experts in hip preservation and reconstruction.