Guido Marra

Dr. Guido Marra serves as Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he is recognized internationally for expertise in complex shoulder and elbow disorders including arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and revision procedures.

His educational foundation includes:

• MD from University of Illinois, Chicago (1992)
• General Surgery Internship at Loyola University Medical Center (1993)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Loyola University Medical Center (1997)
• Fellowships: Sofield Traveling Fellowship (Balgrist/Johann Hospitals, 1997), Shoulder Fellowship (Columbia Presbyterian, 1998), Elbow Fellowship (Mayo Clinic, 1999)

Dr. Marra's research pioneers surgical innovations for shoulder/elbow pathologies, with emphasis on rotator cuff biomechanics, heterotopic ossification management, and global access to orthopedic care. His work bridges clinical practice with biomechanical analysis to optimize joint replacement outcomes and revision techniques for complex cases.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on evidence-based interventions—from corticosteroid efficacy in elbow arthritis to critical shoulder angle diagnostics—while expanding into global health equity through analyses of international care disparities.

His distinguished honors include:

• Best Doctor in America (2011-2016) and Illinois recognition (2020)
• AAOS Senior Achievement Award (2019)
• Multiple Patient's Choice Awards (2008-2016)
• Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare listings (2011-2016)

As an active educator, Dr. Marra chairs AAOS education committees and leads the Romanian Shoulder Project, mentoring surgeons globally through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He directs Northwestern's Shoulder and Elbow Surgery team, integrating clinical leadership with research innovation to advance surgical standards for joint preservation and reconstruction.