Scoliosis, Spine, Back & Neck
Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center
A board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Chris DeWald is a member of several professional organizations. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Living and studying abroad has given Dr. DeWald a progressive perspective of this surgical specialty. Moreover, he is admired by his patients for his sensitivity to their needs.
A graduate of Knox College, cum laude, Dr. DeWald lettered in varsity football and played Lacrosse. He went on to medical school at Rush Medical College and fulfilled a five-year orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois Hospital. During this period, Dr. DeWald's experience included training at Cook County Hospital, West Side Veterans Hospital, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Michael Reese Hospital, and the University of Illinois Hospital.
To further enhance his knowledge of spinal surgery, he served as a fellow in the elite Chicago Spine Fellowship with responsibilities to both Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and Shriner's Hospital for Children. Dr. DeWald developed an international understanding of spinal surgery through fellowship training in Germany, France, England, and Japan.
| Practice Emphasis: | Spine Surgery Scoliosis |
| Medical School: | Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, IL |
| Residency: | University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics-Orthopaedic Surgery Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Chicago, IL |
| Fellowship: | Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center/Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Chicago, IL - Spinal Surgery and Research
University of Hidelberg, Karlsbad-Lagensteinbach, Germany Institut Calot, Berck Plage, France Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapparo, Japan |
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Thoroscopic spine surgery; Adult spinal reconstruction Scoliosis surgery |
| Research Interests: | Fusionless scoliosis surgery |
 |
Curriculum Vitae
Clincial Support Staff
Patti DeWald
Kelsey King
Mary Rodts
Dr. DeWald has office hours at the following location:
Orthopedic Building at Rush
In the News
