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Dr. Richard Fessler, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 72
Dr. Richard Fessler, MD
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Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Richard Fessler, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 72
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Fessler graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY in 1983 and completed a residency at University of Chicago.Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Fessler currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fessler has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Spine Deformities among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fessler received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Fessler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fessler is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Spine Deformities
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Rush University Medical Center
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 855, Chicago, IL 60612
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  2. 2 Rush Pulmonary Function Lab
    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, Chicago, IL 60607
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fessler
3.8
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (12)

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Jul 27, 2022
Excellent experience with Dr and his staff. Well spoken to you as a patient to understand and not in a hurry to say surgery. Willing to listen to your concerns. Highly recommend
— Jul 27, 2022
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Chicago
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Chicago
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Fessler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fessler's profile.

Dr. Fessler frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Spine Deformities. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Fessler, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL