Michael A Terry

Michael A Terry, MD serves as Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, holding the Dr. Charles and Leslie Snorf Professorship. He is Head Team Physician and Medical Director for the Chicago Blackhawks, Team Physician for USA Volleyball and U.S. Ski Team, and Team Physician for Northwestern University Varsity Athletics.

• MD: University of Chicago (1998)
• Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery (2003)
• Fellowship: Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Orthopedic Sports Medicine (2004)
• MBA Candidate: Northwestern Kellogg School of Business (2026)

Dr. Terry's research focuses on sports injury mechanisms, arthroscopic techniques, and joint preservation with emphasis on shoulder and knee pathologies. His clinical work bridges engineering principles with orthopedic surgery, particularly in minimally invasive procedures for athletes across age groups. Current investigations include biomechanical analysis of sports injuries and outcomes of cartilage repair techniques.

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in basketball injury prediction models, ACL revision risk factors, and geriatric shoulder instability management. Key trends show increasing focus on data-driven injury prevention and personalized surgical approaches for high-performance athletes.

• Chicago Top Doctor - Orthopedic Surgery (2023)
• Feinberg Outstanding Teacher Award (2022)
• Charles Neer Award for Shoulder Research (2012)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (1997)

As Program Director for the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Terry mentors future sports medicine specialists while managing complex clinical cases across multiple elite athletic organizations. His NHL role involves 24/7 medical oversight for player trades and family healthcare needs, demonstrating unique integration of academic medicine with professional sports. Current grants focus on concussion safety protocols and joint preservation techniques.

Dr. Terry leads Northwestern's collaboration with the NHL Team Physician Society as Vice President, driving research on hockey injury patterns through the NHL Research Committee. His clinical team develops protocols for rapid injury assessment during games and implements engineering-based rehabilitation strategies.