About Me

Dr. Ron Gilat, M.D., is a highly respected, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and hip care. Dr. Gilat’s clinical expertise spans across multiple prestigious medical institutions. He completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, one of the leading orthopedic and sports medicine programs in the world. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Gilat completed his residency at Shamir Medical Center in Israel. His international experience and leadership in medical education have also positioned him as a Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Tel Aviv University.
Dr. Gilat is focused on managing complex injuries in athletes and non-athletes alike. Accordingly, Dr. Gilat has served as the team physician for elite sports teams including the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and MLB’s Chicago White Sox. His work extends to collegiate and high school teams, exemplifying his dedication to sports medicine at all levels of competition.
Dr. Gilat’s research is widely recognized. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top medical journals, abstracts, and book chapters and has also edited several books. He has also been an invited to speak at major orthopedic conferences worldwide, presenting groundbreaking studies on sports injuries, advanced cartilage restoration techniques, and orthobiologics. His scholarly contributions are not only influential in orthopedic surgery but have also been recognized through several prestigious grants and awards. A thought leader in the field, Dr. Gilat serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for several distinguished orthopedic journals, including AJSM and Arthroscopy. His commitment to advancing orthopedic surgery is further demonstrated through his pioneering work in integrating artificial intelligence into medical practices and predictive algorithms.
Dr. Gilat’s professional accolades include magna cum laude and summa cum laude honors from Ben-Gurion University, and being certified by the Israeli Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He remains actively involved in orthopedic societies and committees, including AOSSM and AANA.
Dr. Gilat’s extensive experience, innovative research, and dedication to patient care make him a sought-after expert in the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Gilat’s approach is based on a shared clinical decision-making process for creating a patient-specific management plan to eliminate pain, optimize function, and expedite return to all activities.