Dr. Grant Garrigues is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, recognized as a leader in his field. Practicing at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Garrigues is deeply committed to providing exceptional patient care, treating each individual with the utmost compassion.
Dr. Garrigues earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at Harvard University and completed a research degree at MIT. He trained in orthopedic surgery at Duke University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. As one of two U.S. surgeons selected for a prestigious European traveling fellowship, he visited leading shoulder centers across Europe, gaining invaluable expertise.
Prior to joining Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Dr. Garrigues held key positions at Duke University, including Section Head for Shoulder Reconstruction, Co-Director of Upper Extremity Trauma Surgery, and Co-Director of the Duke Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship. His dedication to patient care earned him the five-star patient champion award and top satisfaction scores.
Dr. Garrigues’ clinical practice addresses a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions, with expertise in shoulder replacement for arthritis, minimally invasive fracture treatments, arthroscopic Latarjet for shoulder instability, and superior capsular reconstruction for massive rotator cuff tears.
As a prolific researcher and innovator, Dr. Garrigues has published extensively in national and international journals, presenting his work worldwide. His research focuses on shoulder and elbow conditions, rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, and population health. He has received multiple awards, including an Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation grant for a multicenter randomized trial on reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and contributes to NIH-funded research on synthetic rotator cuff tendons.
Dr. Garrigues has also played a critical role in designing successful, FDA-approved shoulder replacement systems, holding multiple patents. In addition, he serves as a co-team physician for the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and MLB’s Chicago White Sox.
As a leader within the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC), Dr. Garrigues served as Associate Chief Medical Officer for four years before becoming Chief Medical Officer in 2024. His leadership has strengthened the AOC’s mission to advance education, research, and collaboration within elite academic orthopedics. He has also driven transformative partnerships with MedTech, AI, and Pharma companies, fostering impactful collaborations.
“Grant Garrigues is an alpha among alphas, not only for his intellectual capacity but also for how inclusive, engaging, and authentic he is as a leader. Anyone who has spent even a few minutes with him immediately recognizes this contagious enthusiasm for excellence that inspires everyone around his orbit to be their best. Grant has established himself as a national leader in the orthopaedic space and we are delighted to have someone like him to lead some of our largest and most impactful national projects.”
Through his clinical expertise, innovative research, and visionary leadership, Dr. Grant Garrigues continues to advance the field of shoulder and elbow surgery, improving outcomes for patients worldwide.