Dr. Mehta is a world-renowned, board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, knee, and hip arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, and shoulder replacement. As President of Fox Valley Orthopedics, an international lecturer, and a leading researcher featured in major outlets like The Wall Street Journal and ESPN, he is at the forefront of orthopedic innovation.
He founded both the Fox Valley Orthopedic Research Foundation to advance implant design and the Foundation for International Orthopedic Development to expand care globally. Recognized for eight consecutive years as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Mehta combines cutting-edge surgical expertise with thorough, evidence-based patient care.
Conditions
ACL Injuries, Biceps Tear at the Shoulder, Knee Ligament Injuries, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellar Discolation, Rotator Cuff Tears, Runner’s Knee, Separated Shoulder, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Labral Tear, SLAP Tears, Tennis Elbow, Tommy John (UCL) Injuries, Biceps Tendinitis in the Shoulder, Elbow Arthritis, Elbow Fracture or Dislocation, Frozen Shoulder, Meniscus Tears, Neck Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, Knee Arthritis, and other conditions
Treatments
ACL Reconstruction, Bankart Repair, Latarjet Shoulder Surgery, Knee Cartilage Restoration, Knee Scope (Arthroscopy), Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Scope, Reverse Shoulder Replacement, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Shoulder Reconstruction, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Replacement, and other treatments
Specialized Services
Team Members
Care Team Coordinator
Certified Athletic Trainer
Care Team Coordinator
Medical Scribe
Medical Scribe
Credentials
Certifications
- Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Board Certified, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Certified, Evaluation of Disabiltiy and Impairment Rating | AADEP, AMA Guides Sixth Edition
Education
- University of California | Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship
- University of Califorinia | Shoulder & Knee Research Fellowship
- University of Chicago | Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- University of Illinois at Chicago | MS (with honors)
- Loyola University | BS (Business Administration/Finance), Summa Cum Laude
Memberships & Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2021-Present)
- Nominated for the American Red Cross’s Hometown Hero Award
- Delnor Hospital’s Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Service to the Community
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopedic Association Emerging Leaders Program
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- Board Member and President of Illinois Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- AOSSM Education and Industry Relations Committee
- Delnor Hospital Ethics Committee