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Edward J. Goldberg , M.D.

Edward J. Goldberg, M.D.
Spine, Back & Neck

Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center

Dr. Goldberg concentrates his practice at Rush University Medical Center on the treatment of spinal injuries and diseases of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1992, Dr. Goldberg has fellowships in both lumbar spine surgery from Rush and cervical spine surgery from the University of Miami and University of Marseilles in France. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Phi Betta Kappa Society, Summa Cum Laude Society of Tulane University, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Goldberg is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush.

For more information about Dr. Goldberg and the treatment of spinal conditions involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, visit his Web site at www.chicagospinedoc.com or www.egoldbergspinedoc.com.

Born in Chicago, Dr. Goldberg enjoys golf, theater, and travel.


Practice Emphasis:Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery (cervical and lumbar)
Medical School:University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency:University of Illinois Hospitals and Clinics, Chicago, IL - Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship:Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Spine Surgery
University of Miami, Miami, FL - Cervical Spine Surgery
University of Marseilles, Marseilles, France - Cervical Spine Surgery
Board Certification:Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures:Motion preservation techniques (disc replacements)
Cervical decompressions and fusions with instrumentation
Anterior lumbar fusions with bone morphogenic protein
Posterior lumbar fusions with bone morphogenic protein
Minimally invasive spinal surgery
Lumbar decompressions and fusions with instrumentation
Research Interests:Investigation in cervical disc replacements
Outcome studies of cervical and lumbar decompressions and fusions
The use of bone morphogenic protein in lumbar fusions
Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial
 
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Clincial Support Staff

Christine Crowe

Dr. Goldberg has office hours at the following locations:

Chicago—South Loop/River City
Rush University Medical Center

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