Orthopaedics
Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Morton Grove, IL
Craig Forsthoefel, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex adult and pediatric spinal conditions, including scoliosis, revision spine surgery, spinal deformity surgery, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spinal stenosis, and pediatric spine conditions. He serves both adult and pediatric patient populations, addressing challenging cases such as deformities and revision surgeries that often require advanced interventions. Practicing primarily out of
9+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (MD, 2017)
- Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022)
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Orthopedic Spine Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryFracture CareFoot & Ankle SurgeryPediatric OrthopaedicsMeniscus TearsScoliosisJoint InjectionsSpine SurgerySports Medicine
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Alexian Brothers
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital
Languages
English[3]
Experience
9+ years in practice