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Kern Singh, M.D.
Spine, Back & Neck Orthopedic Surgeon
Kern Singh, M.D.

Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Associate Professor, Rush University Medical Center

Dr. Singh has a rapidly growing reputation in the area of minimally invasive spinal surgery. He frequently teaches techniques to neurosurgeons and spinal surgeons from around the world.

Dr. Singh's clinical interests include the treatment of complex degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Singh also specializes in spine tumors and adult spinal deformities.

Dr. Singh is known for excellent outcomes and his use of cutting-edge procedures. He is an award-winning researcher and has published his findings in major medical journals and presented at national and regional medical conferences in addition to authoring several textbooks on spinal surgery. He frequently trains surgeons who observe his newly advanced surgical techniques in the operating room. He is also the principal researcher in several FDA clinical trials involving cervical disc replacements and motion preserving spinal technology. Of particular research interest to Dr. Singh is minimally invasive, motion sparing spinal technology.

Dr. Singh is listed in Becker's Orthopedic Spine and Pain Management as one of the nation's Top 100 spine surgeons and specialists. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A graduate of Jefferson Medical College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Singh completed his training at Emory University in a combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical spine fellowship.


Practice Emphasis:Spine Surgery
Medical School:Jefferson Medical College
Residency:Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
Fellowship:Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Board Certification:Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures:Minimally invasive spinal fusion and instrumentation
Cervical
Anterior thoracic and lumbar surgery
Spinal disc replacement
Microscopic surgery
Research Interests:Minimally invasive, motion sparing spinal technology
Spinal disc degeneration
Lumbar disc replacement
Disclosures:AAOS Record of Disclosure
 
Curriculum Vitae

Clinical Support Staff

Kristin O'Brien, PA
Priya Patel, M.S., PA-C

Dr. Singh has office hours at the following locations:

Central DuPage Hospital - Outpatient Services
Rush University Medical Center
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester

In the News

Peyton Manning's Recovery Process Explained by Dr. Singh
Dr. An and Dr. Singh Serve as Editors of Spine Related Publications
MOR Surgeon Launches Study on Spinal Surgeries
Examining Low Back Pain
Bill Walton, Dr. Phillips & Dr. Singh at MIS Institute Grand Opening Event
Walton Talks about MOR Minimally Invasive Spine Institute in Chicago
MOR Physicians Named 100 Best Spine Surgeons and Specialists in U.S.

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