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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush Llc 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • (312) 243-4244

Brief Intro

A visionary in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Frank Phillips was one of the first in Chicago to begin using these procedures in the 1990s. He specializes in minimally invasive cervical and lumbar reconstructive surgery. He also has expertise in motion preserving procedures and was a principle investigator in FDA trials on cervical disc replacement. Dr. Phillips is a leader in the field and is a founder, board member and past president of the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Dr. Phillips has participated in the development of and pioneered a number of minimally invasive spinal techniques that are now widely used. He regularly teaches and lectures to spine surgeons nationally and internationally on minimally invasive spinal surgery. Before coming to Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in 2003, Dr. Phillips served as the director of the Spine Center at The University of Chicago. Dr. Phillips is currently a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He has published and lectured extensively, received numerous research awards and grants and frequently directs spinal educational courses for other spine surgeons. Dr. Phillips was recently named one of the top 28 spine surgeons in the country by Orthopedics this Week and is listed in Becker's Orthopedic Spine and Pain Management as one of the nation's Top 100 spine surgeons and specialists.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mc Keesport Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush
  • 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spinal Stenosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Neurological Testing
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Cigna
  • Medical Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Alliance
  • Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • CBA Blue
  • Golden Rule
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • The Hartford
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Optum Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna
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