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Spine Surgery Specialists in Illinois

41 verified specialists treating spine surgery are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Chicago, Park Ridge, and Bannockburn. Common hospital affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

John Sarwark

John Sarwark, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Spine Surgery
John Grayhack

John Grayhack, MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Spine Surgery
Wellington Hsu

Wellington Hsu, MD

Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurological Surgery; Director of Research, Musculoskeletal Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Jeffrey Goldstein

Jeffrey Goldstein, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Park Ridge, IL15+ years
Spine Surgery
Mark Mikhael

Mark Mikhael, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Bannockburn, IL20+ years
Orthopaedic Trauma
Jeffrey Earhart

Jeffrey Earhart, M.D.

O

Orthopaedics

Glenview, IL15+ years
Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty
Michael Roh

Michael Roh, M.D.

O

Orthopaedics

Rockford, IL30+ years
Spine Surgery
Alan League

Alan League, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Arlington Heights, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Mir Ali

Mir Ali, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Joliet, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Ashish Patel

Ashish Patel, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Elmhurst, IL15+ years
Spine Surgery
Jacob Babu

Jacob Babu, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Libertyville, IL10+ years
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Brian Weatherford

Brian Weatherford, M.D.

Director, Orthopaedic Trauma

Orthopaedics

Park Ridge, IL15+ years
Joint Replacement
Djuro Petkovic

Djuro Petkovic, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL15+ years
Spine Surgery
Jay Levin

Jay Levin, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Arlington Heights, IL
Joint Replacement
Tom Stanley

Tom Stanley, MD

O

Orthopaedics

Algonquin, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Craig Forsthoefel

Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL9 years
Sports Medicine
Michael Burton

Michael Burton, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics

Morton Grove, IL7 years
Sports Medicine
David Saper

David Saper, MD

Founder and Director, Edens Orthopaedic Center

Orthopaedics

Lincolnwood, IL15+ years
Spine Surgery
Jill Larson

Jill Larson, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL
Spine Surgery
Lukas Zebala

Lukas Zebala, MD

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Glenview, IL20+ years
Sports Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of spine surgery specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Spine Surgery as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a spine surgery specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to spine surgery. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these spine surgery specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Spine Surgery?
Spine Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches spine surgery care.