Medical Specialty:

Spinal Surgery

Neurological Surgery

Neurosurgery

Conditions Treated:

Degenerative spine conditions

Spinal tumors

Spine and head trauma

Brain tumors

Carpal tunnel

Languages:

English

German

Education:

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzer School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Medical Center

Fellowship: Complex Spine, University of California, Los Angeles

Philosophy of Care:

My highest priority is to treat each patient as I would want my own family to be treated. I strive to be honest, comprehensive and compassionate and to treat my patients and their families with the utmost respect. Taking care of patients is a privilege, and my goal is to use my training and skills to deliver the best possible care. The needs of my patients inspire my research and motivate me to develop better surgical techniques with the goal of improving their lives.

Clinical Interest:

Minimally invasive spinal surgery, Spinal motion preservation surgery, Spinal tumors, Chiari malformation, Syringomyelia