Omar Behery, MD, MPH

Hip & Knee Replacement

Orthopedic Surgeon

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About Omar Behery

Areas of Care

Hip

Knee

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Special Procedures

Complex hip and knee joint reconstruction, revision joint replacement, infection surgery 

Direct anterior hip replacement 

Minimally invasive hip and knee surgery 

Partial knee replacement 

Repair and reconstruction of periprosthetic hip and knee fractures 

Robotic and computer navigation-assisted hip and knee replacement 

Research Interests

Cementless total knee arthroplasty 

Clinical outcomes of complex and revision hip and knee arthroplasty 

Gait biomechanics following joint replacement 

Biography

Dr. Omar Behery is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, as well as complex and revision hip and knee reconstruction. He is dedicated to providing patients with the best possible options to achieve pain relief and a return to optimal function. 

Dr. Behery earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases) in New York. He further specialized in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction with a fellowship at the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte. 

Through his affiliation with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Dr. Behery is committed to serving patients with a range of hip and knee conditions. He actively contributes to academic research on patient outcomes following primary and revision hip and knee replacement, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and podium presentations to his credit. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). 

Dr. Behery places high value on patient interaction, ensuring he is available to address concerns and guide patients through the best treatment options. His approach includes evaluating various solutions such as physical therapy, joint injections, or surgery to effectively manage pain and restore function. With his extensive training and expertise, Dr. Behery is adept at managing a wide spectrum of hip and knee issues, regardless of their complexity. 

Office Locations

Joliet

963 129th Infantry Dr., Joliet, IL 60435

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Munster

9200 Calumet Avenue, Suite S-300, Munster, IN 46321

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Second Language

Arabic

Education / Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelors of Science, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 

Graduate or Doctorate Degree
Masters of Public Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 

Medical School
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital / Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY 

Fellowship
Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Charlotte, NC