ROCKFORD, IL … January 26, 2026 - Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected OrthoIllinois for inclusion in its highly selective list of Castle Connolly Top Orthopedic Practices in Illinois in its 2026 Castle Connolly Accolades.

OrthoIllinois has ranked second highest in the state of Illinois among Orthopedic practices and is a Top Five medical practice. Castle Connolly Accolades recognize health systems, hospitals, and physician practices that demonstrate

excellence in delivering high-quality healthcare through their top-ranked Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Castle Connolly Accolades are awarded to institutions based on the number of Top Doctors nationwide, by state, and across major metropolitan areas. Additionally, accolades are given to institutions leading in specific service lines or medical specialties, including the specialty of orthopedics.

About Castle Connolly

With over 30 years’ experience researching, reviewing and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly is a highly trusted and credible source. A study published in the Journal of Medical Research found that across several specialties evidence indicates that Castle Connolly’s peer-reviewed directory is methodologically more reliable than sites that just relied on patient reviews when it came to identifying quality care. Its mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. For more information, visit https://www.castleconnolly.com.

About OrthoIllinois

OrthoIllinois, a division of OrthoMidwest, serves the northern Illinois region in multispecialty orthopedics from offices in Rockford, Algonquin, Elgin and Huntley, Illinois and offers a full range of bone and joint care including the specialties of podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, occupational health, rheumatology, and interventional pain management. OrthoIllinois offers the ancillary services of physical therapy, MRI, custom orthotics, and three out-patient surgery centers. #