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Vincent Traynelis, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Spine and Back Care; Neurosurgery Services
Specialty: Neurological Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

My goals are the same as the patient’s goals. We both want the problem to be rectified in the most efficient manner. Neither of us wants complications. We want speedy recovery. And so everything along the way is geared toward making that happen.

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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

West Virginia University Medical Center - Neurological Surgery
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Atlantoaxial instability
Back pain
Craniovertebral junction abnormalities
Degenerative disc disease
Herniated disc
Spinal deformity
Spinal instrumentation
Spinal stenosis
Spinal tumor
Spine surgery
Spine surgery, minimally invasive
Spondylolisthesis

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
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
4
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Provider explained everything well. Perhaps the most useful information was the provider's own experience.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr Traynelis is awesome!
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Provider, very thorough, knowledgeable. Explained my condition, treatment that should be followed and possible outcomes of treatment. Good and bad.All of my questions aske, were answered. I never felt rushed!He's a wonderful person, an excellent doctor!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
The provider actually listened to my concerns and was very nice
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Team is wonderful
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr. Traynelis was very thorough and listened carefully. He explained my surgical options and included me in the decision making process. I appreciated his kindness and understanding of my concerns.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
I have been treated wonderfully I
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2023
Excellent.