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Christopher Dewald, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush Medical College

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  • Office

    1725 W Harrison St
    Suite 855
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-563-7793
    Fax+1 312-942-1517

Summary

  • Dr. Christopher J. DeWald is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center in addition to Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in complex spinal surgery and spinal deformity in pediatric and adult patients. He is an Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. He has more than 20 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • YOUR HEALTH: A Knox College Grad’s Cutting Edge Robotic Spinal Surgery Is Offering New Hope
    YOUR HEALTH: A Knox College Grad’s Cutting Edge Robotic Spinal Surgery Is Offering New HopeJune 21st, 2019
  • New Robotic Technology Increases the Safety and Precision of Spinal Fusion Surgeries
    New Robotic Technology Increases the Safety and Precision of Spinal Fusion SurgeriesJune 3rd, 2019
  • Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. Christopher DeWald of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
    Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. Christopher DeWald of Midwest Orthopaedics at RushOctober 7th, 2013
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