The 20 Best Laminectomy Doctors near Chicago, IL

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Laminectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 103 doctor with experience in Laminectomy near Chicago, IL. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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103 providers found
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean-paul Wolinsky is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Wolinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Wolinsky is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    OrthoMidwest, PLLC

    1611 W. Harrison St., Suite 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lopez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lopez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Baaj is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Baaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Baaj is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

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    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Koski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Koski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Koski is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wellington Hsu is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hsu is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified).

    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aruna Ganju is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Ganju is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Syringomyelia, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Ganju is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alpesh Patel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Swong is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Swong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Erb's Palsy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Swong is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srikanth Divi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Divi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Divi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boddu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Boddu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Chondrodystrophy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Radiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Radiology | General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 800, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Levine is a Radiologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Hernia, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Levine is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology (Certified).

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1450, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gnel Pivazyan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Dr. Pivazyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Arachnoiditis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    George Kouris MD SC

    1611 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard An is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. An is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Mehta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Laminectomy
    Orthopedics

    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC

    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Colman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Colman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Experienced in Laminectomy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Roger Lichtenbaum is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lichtenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Lichtenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery | Neuroradiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    3122 N. Ashland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Andrew Zelby, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions, often using non-surgical approaches when appropriate. He works closely with patients to identify causes of back or neck pain and determine the best path to recovery. His clinical interests include cervical disc replacement and preserving spinal mobility through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Zelby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Zelby is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Laminectomy
    Advanced in Laminectomy

    Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, LLC

    2923 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Ackerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ackerman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Trombly is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Laminectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Farhat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Laminectomy?

    Laminectomy is surgery to remove the lamina. This is part of the bone that makes up a vertebra in the spine. Laminectomy may also be done to remove bone spurs or a herniated (slipped) disk in your spine. The procedure can take pressure off your spinal nerves or spinal cord.

    When should I see a Laminectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Laminectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Laminectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Laminectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Laminectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Laminectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Laminectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Laminectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Laminectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Laminectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Laminectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Laminectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Laminectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Laminectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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