Spine, Back & Neck Orthopedic Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Professor, Director, Section of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
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.
A medical graduate from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Phillips completed his orthopedic residency at The University of Chicago Medical Center. In addition, he served a spine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
| Practice Emphasis: | Spinal Surgery |
| Medical School: | University of Witwatersrand Medical School, South Africa |
| Residency: | University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Minimally invasive spinal surgery
Motion preserving spinal procedures Spinal reconstruction cervical/lumbar |
| Research Interests: | Minimally invasive spinal surgery
Cervical reconstruction Intervertebral disc biology and regeneration |
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Dr. Phillips has office hours at the following locations:
Orthopedic Building at Rush
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
In the News
Bill Walton, Dr. Phillips & Dr. Singh at MIS Institute Grand Opening Event
Dr. An and Dr. Phillips Among the Top 28 Leading Spine Surgeons
Meaning and Survival of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Phillips Invited as Faculty to Dubai Spine Masters
Dr. Phillips Discusses Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement on American Health Front
MOR Physicians Named 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in U.S.
MOR Physicians Make 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America® List
MOR Surgeons Top Becker's Top Specialists Lists
A New Approach to Neck Surgery
