Dr. Gunnar Andersson, MD, PhD, Chicago, IL, 60612

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a large orthopedic private practice with an academic affiliation. The group is highly subspecialized with clinicians in all subspecialty areas of orthopedics. The group provides clinical care, provides teaching of residents and fellows and performs research.

Type of Spine Care Professional

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Conditions and Treatments

Conditions

• Cervical spine disorders
• Degenerative disc disease
• Degenerative spinal conditions
• Herniated disc / bulging disc
• Neck pain
• Osteoporosis
• Sciatica / radiculopathy
• Scoliosis and deformity
• Spinal stenosis
• Sports injuries
• Trauma
• Tumors

Treatments

• Discectomy
• Microdiscectomy / microdecompression
• Rehabilitation
• Spinal fusion

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• American Orthopaedic Association
• American Medical Association

Certifications

• Orthopedic Surgery board certified 1990
• re-certified 2000

Professional Distinctions

• Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center