Getting a Spine Surgery Second Opinion

If your physician has recommended surgery, you should get a second opinion from a qualified spine surgery specialist.  

This guide will provide you with the information you need to choose a qualified specialist to perform your spine surgery, including:  

• Reasons to get a second opinion  
• How to get a second opinion  
• Questions to ask during your second opinion  
• What to do after you get a second opinion  

Northwestern Medicine offers world-class care in your neighborhood, including nationally and locally ranked hospitals.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital  |  Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital

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Why Northwestern Medicine

• All of our surgeons specialize in spine surgery, meaning they have completed the necessary training required to become more skilled in spine surgery.
• While some spine surgeons will also operate on other parts of the body, our spine surgeons only perform spine surgery.
• Our surgeons complete a large number of spine surgeries each year and have extensive experience in the latest procedures.
• We offer minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgery, which can mean a faster recovery time and better results for you.

Make a Second Opinion Appointment

Northwestern Medicine offers priority appointments so you can get your second opinion as quickly as possible.

To schedule a spine surgery second opinion at Northwestern Medicine, click here.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Lavin Family Pavilion
259 East Erie Street, Floor 14
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Nader Dahdaleh, MD
Neurological Surgery 

Tyler Koski, MD
Neurological Surgery

Aruna Ganju, MD
Neurological Surgery

Alpesh Patel, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery

Geoffrey P. Stricsek, MD
Neurological Surgery

Wellington Hsu, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery

Meet the Team   

To schedule a spine surgery second opinion at Northwestern Medicine, click here.

Northwestern Medicine uses advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities, and a premier team of specialists across multiple disciplines, providing expert treatment for everything ranging from simple sports injures to complex spinal disorders. 

Srikanth N. Divi, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery

Kevin Swong, MD
Neurological Surgery

Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD
Neurological Surgery

Northwestern Medicine offers world-class care in your neighborhood, including nationally and locally ranked hospitals.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital