Northern illinois orthopaedics

Harpreet S. Basran, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine physician specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. A Chicagoland native, Dr. Basran completed fellowships at the University of Chicago and Cornell’s Hospital for Special Surgery. He treats both non-operative and surgical orthopedic conditions, including ligament injuries, meniscal and labral tears, and rotator cuff injuries, offering advanced treatments such as stem cell therapy. Known for his compassionate, patient-focused care, he has worked with the Chicago Blackhawks, U.S. World Cup Soccer, and local schools and colleges.

Jing Liang, MD is a board-certified physician in both physical medicine & rehabilitation, and pain medicine. She specializes in non-surgical treatments for pain and functional deficits due to spine, joints, muscles, and nerve disorders. Many of the disorders are related to degeneration and osteoarthritis. Dr. Liang believes in providing the most conservative treatment possible. Minimally invasive procedures are only one part of the treatment plan and serve as a supplement to rehabilitation. In order to provide the best patient care, Dr. Liang focuses on community-based coordinated care with medical providers of other specialties (physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, orthotists, neurologists, rheumatologists, radiologists, endocrinologists, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons). Prior to joining IBJI, she was both medical director of musculoskeletal medicine and an interventional physiatrist (the first in a multi-specialty physician group of more than 250 providers) for Northwestern Medicine. A presenter and lecturer on diseases and conditions requiring pain management and rehab, Dr. Liang believes in a team-oriented approach to care. She has authored a chapter on pain medicine in a board review book for physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Dr. Justin Gent, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine. He focuses on open and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, including complex repairs and patellar instability procedures. Dr. Gent provides both operative and non-operative treatments, including medications, injections, bracing, physical therapy, and surgery tailored to each patient.