Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Awarded No. 3003 on 2026 Inc 5000 List

United States, September 19, 2026 -- Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, a tech-enabled social enterprise working for health equity by bridging the gap between Medicaid populations and orthopedic care, has been ranked No. 3003 on the 2026 Inc 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. This is Genesis’ sixth year in a row receiving this honor.

Founded in 2000, Genesis’ mission is simple: to offer world-class musculoskeletal care that is accessible to all people, regardless of background, status, or insurance. Since shifting towards this approach in 2015, Genesis has grown from one office in St. Charles, Il., to 16 locations across Chicagoland.

“Most of American healthcare treats Medicaid and the poor who struggle for access as a problem to be avoided,” said Andrew Shadid, Genesis CEO. “We’re building our entire practice around it. Turns out it’s not a charity case—it’s a market nobody bothered to serve well. The Inc. 5000 list measures revenue. To us, revenue is just a proxy for patients. What this recognizes is that thousands more people got care in the last three years than in the three years before that, and that the model we’re building—making healthcare accessible for all, the one that everyone said was financially impossible—is proving to be possible. This is the Genesis value of faith in practice.”

As a growing private practice, delivering comprehensive orthopedic care with an indiscriminate approach requires discipline, creativity, and collaboration with strategic partners who align with its values.

“We set out to make sure that a kid on Medicaid with a torn ACL gets the same surgical outcome, the same imaging, and the same physical therapy as a kid on a commercial plan,” said Andrew Shadid. “Growth is what happens when you’re willing to say yes to those in need. We are grateful to our staff and countless community partners who help make this possible.”

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine demonstrates its commitment by offering world-class care with high availability—a promise to see patients within 48 hours for urgent issues and 7 business days for non-urgent care—with high proximity: a Genesis location is accessible within 30 minutes for 90% of the population across the greater Chicago metro area. Its 99.5% surgical success rate and low complication and readmission rates rank its outcomes significantly better than state and national benchmarks.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is one of Chicagoland’s most trusted orthopedic practices, serving patients across Chicago and the suburbs at 16 convenient locations. Its board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons specialize in knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL surgery, sports medicine, fracture care, and physical therapy—delivering comprehensive orthopedic care accessible to every patient regardless of insurance. Genesis accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and all major insurance plans, as well as uninsured patients. For more information, visit www.genesisortho.com

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