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John E. O'Toole, MD, MS

4.8
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Spine and Back Care; Neurosurgery Services
Specialty: Neurological Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

Surgery is invasive by definition. And the more we’ve been able to reduce the invasiveness of surgery, the better the outcomes have been for patients -- the shorter the recovery times, less blood loss, and overall likely lower pain levels associated with the surgeries that we perform.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Neurosurgery
RUSH Neurosurgery
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 942-6644
(312) 942-2176
Directions
RUSH Oak Brook
RUSH Oak Brook
2011 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL, 60523

(630) 724-1300
(312) 942-3012
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Education and Training

Columbia University - Neurological Surgery
The University of Chicago Medical Center - Spinal Surgery
Harvard Medical School

Clinical Expertise

Chordoma
Herniated disc
Motion preservation
Schwannoma
Sciatica
Scoliosis surgery
Spinal deformity
Spinal radiosurgery
Spinal reconstruction
Spinal stenosis
Spinal tumor
Spine surgery
Spine surgery, minimally invasive

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.8
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.8
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Dr. O'Toole spent a considerable amount of time with my husband and me fir a second opinion regarding a cervical stenosis issue.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
It was all good!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Very impressed with the thoroughness of the discussion and time taken for explanation of what to expect.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
I am overwhelmed with the professional care and attitude of Dr OToole. I had a list of questions that I never had to ask. He answered them all in description and explanation of my issues
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. O'Toole is an amazing doctor. He listened to my symptions, clearly explained my problems and then proved a solution by clearly articulating it to me in a non medical way so that I could fully understand.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. John O'Toole and staff were great.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Always great
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr.O'Toole explained things very clearly and fully.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr John O'TOOLE is very professional, skilled, and very patient he listens and very respectful
1.4
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
WORST Dr appt I've ever had in my life!