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Richard Fessler, MD

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

About Me

The evolution in spine surgery has been nothing short of spectacular. Our results have improved by using minimally invasive techniques. When I did open surgery, my clinic was filled with patients who had surgery, it was theoretically successful, but they hurt just as much. I don’t have a clinic like that anymore.

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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

Credentials

Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Education and Training

University of Chicago Medical Center - Surgery
University of Chicago Medical Center - Neurological Surgery
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Back pain
Chordoma
Degenerative disc disease
Head and neck trauma
Herniated disc
Lumbar disc replacement
Neural transplantation
Neurosurgery, endoscopic
Sciatica
Spinal deformity
Spinal stenosis
Spinal tumor

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) Com
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.)
4.7
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
4.8
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
Dr Fessler is an excellent communicator and surgeon. I trust his plan for surgery completely and recovery.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Doctor Fessler is the best doctor I have ever met.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Very very happy I came to Dr. Fessler and staff.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Yes I will recommend the doctor , and everyone was so kind and took time to hear what the issues were
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Excellent!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Fessler is the best of the best.I totally understand and trust him with any decision he makes for my wellbeing.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Physician was upfront, honest, and open in discussing concerns!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
I have recommended Dr Fessler often for the last 20 years! He is a genius and I admire him as as doctor and a person.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr. Fessler and Staff all excellent
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Very clear about when to call him further about any issues
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr. Fessler was excellent
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
When I arrive home, I told everyone about my experience and recommended them to Dr. Fessler
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Great experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
No problems with anyone I met with
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
Very impressed with the fellow and Dr Fessler