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Dr. Russell Nockels, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Russell Nockels, MD
3.5 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Maywood, IL.
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Dr. Russell Nockels, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Maywood, IL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Maywood, IL.

About

Dr. Nockels graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at NYU Langone Medical Center.Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Maywood, IL and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nockels currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Nockels has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury and Spine Deformities among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nockels received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Nockels' office accepts new patients. Dr. Nockels is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
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Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Disorders
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
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Ear Disorders
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Foster G. McGaw Hospital
    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 216-0005
  2. 2 Office
    880 W Central Rd Ste 7200, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 618-4430

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3.5
Based on 28 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (10)

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Apr 18, 2023
In 2015 I was informed that I have a rare tumer that only a neurosurgeons is qualified to do and DR RUSS NOCKELS was highly recommended and he did my surgery am very happy with his great work I was informed that he is going to retirement I wish him the best and very sad that we I was not allowed to schedule my annual visit with him Dr NOCKELS I wish you the best
— Apr 18, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NYU Langone Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Queens Sq
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Nockels, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nockels' profile.

Dr. Nockels frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury and Spine Deformities. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Nockels, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL