Company: Copley Memorial Hospital Inc
Professional Role and Affiliation
Dr. Arif Saleem, MD is the Medical Director of Rush Copley Medical Center since 2016, a role he has maintained for over 9 years. He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, affiliated primarily with Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, as well as other local hospitals including Mercy Medical Center. His practice locations include Aurora and Yorkville, IL. Dr. Saleem is also associated with Castle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, SC, where he functions as a shoulder and elbow surgeon.
Medical Expertise and Experience
Dr. Saleem holds a medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center (1998). He completed his residency at Wayne State University/Hutzel Hospital in Michigan (2003) and subsequently completed a fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (2004). With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Saleem has developed significant expertise in advanced orthopedic care, focusing on shoulder and elbow conditions, including treatment of arthritis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder replacement surgeries.
His clinical excellence and patient commitment are reflected in his consistent high patient ratings:
- 4.9/5 rating based on 190+ reviews (Rush University Medical Center profile)
- 5-star rating on US News Doctors with 48 reviews
- Top Doctor recognition by Castle Connolly since 2019.
Leadership and Community Involvement
As Medical Director at Rush Copley Medical Center, Dr. Saleem plays a key leadership role overseeing orthopedic services and clinical operations. Beyond clinical duties, he is active in community health education, notably engaging with local schools—he is known as "Dr. Bones" for his outreach efforts regarding bone health at Brooks Elementary in Aurora.
Dr. Saleem demonstrates a strong commitment to global health through his medical mission work, recently completing a significant medical mission trip to Pakistan where he conducted free orthopedic surgeries in collaboration with the Indus Hospital & Health Network. These missions underscore his dedication to underserved populations and international healthcare outreach.
Professional Independence
Dr. Saleem is an independent medical practitioner, not an employee of Endeavor Health Medical Group, Endeavor Health Hospitals, or Endeavor Health, confirming his autonomous professional status.
Compensation Overview
According to nonprofit filing data for Copley Memorial Hospital Inc, Dr. Arif Saleem’s physician remuneration is approximately $954,331 with additional reported payments totaling $29,748, reflecting a senior and highly valued position within the institution.
Key Attributes and Associations:
- Medical Director, Rush Copley Medical Center (since 2016)
- Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Affiliations: Rush Copley Medical Center, Castle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Mercy Medical Center
- Education: Rush Medical College (MD, 1998); Wayne State University Residency (2003); Florida Orthopaedic Institute Fellowship (2004)
- Recognitions: Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2019 onward), consistently high patient ratings (4.9–5.0)
- Community & Outreach: Local bone health education programs ("Dr. Bones"), international mission trips to Pakistan
- Independent provider status, not employed by associated health groups outside Rush/Copley
- Compensation indicative of senior medical leadership and specialist expertise
Dr. Saleem’s established clinical expertise, leadership role at Rush Copley Medical Center, strong reputation in orthopedic surgery, and active community as well as international involvement position him as a highly influential figure within Copley Memorial Hospital Inc’s orthopedic services. His continued engagement in complex shoulder and elbow procedures and public health education initiatives reflect ongoing dedication to advancing patient care and fostering community wellness.
