World-Class Sports Medicine Care for Chicago and its Northwest Suburbs
World-Class Sports Medicine Care for Chicago and its Northwest Suburbs
Dr. Joseph Lamplot is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, knee, and elbow care with advanced training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.
Joseph D. Lamplot, MD
Illinois Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
Shoulder, Elbow & Knee
Serving Chicago and its Northwest Suburbs:
Arlington Heights • Kildeer • Des Plaines • Lake Zurich • Barrington
Dr. Joseph Lamplot is an orthopedic shoulder, elbow and knee specialist and a nationally recognized expert in the field of sports medicine in practice at the Endeavor Health Medical Group. He was fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics in the United States. There, he served as a team physician for the New York Giants and New York Red Bulls. He previously served as Associate Team Physician for the Atlanta Falcons and has been named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine.
Dr. Lamplot has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and over 60 presentations at national and international meetings and has authored twelve book chapters. His practice is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports-related and orthopedic injuries. He currently sees patients at Endeavor Health Medical Group, located in Kildeer, IL and Des Plaines, IL.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinical & Research Interests
Expert Care for ACL Injuries, Shoulder Instability, and Elbow Conditions in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs
At his Illinois-based practice, Dr. Joseph D. Lamplot provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care for patients of all ages and activity levels—from elite athletes to active adults and student athletes. He currently sees patients at his clinic in Kildeer, IL, and will expand services to his primary hub location in Arlington Heights beginning in May 2026.
Dr. Lamplot performs surgery at Northwest Community Hospital, part of the Endeavor Health network, where he works closely with physical therapists, imaging specialists, and referring providers to deliver coordinated care. His approach emphasizes evidence-based treatments, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and personalized rehabilitation plans—helping patients recover fully and return to peak performance.
Whether managing ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, or overuse injuries of the elbow and knee, Dr. Lamplot’s integrated care model ensures that each patient benefits from the latest advancements in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.
