How to find the best spine surgeon

Posted on: December 17th, 2024 by Our Team

Choosing a spine surgeon who is skilled, experienced, well-rounded and committed to addressing your needs is crucial when considering surgery. Read on to discover why Dr. Kern Singh is recognized as one of the leading spine surgeons in Illinois and Indiana.

Expert Orthopedic Training

Dr. Kern Singh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and his practice is focused on the treatment of patients with spinal disorders. Dr. Singh began his orthopedic surgery residency training at RUSH University Medical Center, one of the top five programs in the country. After completion of his orthopedic surgery training, Dr. Singh continued on to sub-specialize in spinal surgery at Emory University. Throughout his time at Emory, Dr. Singh had the ability to train with neurosurgical and Orthopedic spine surgeons. Dr. Singh’s board certification in Orthopedic Surgery demonstrates he’s achieved rigorous standards of knowledge, experience, and ongoing learning, as established by his peers, ensuring exceptional care for all his patients.

What does it mean to be a board-certified orthopedic surgeon?

To become a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, candidates must complete a rigorous educational and training pathway. This includes graduating from an accredited four-year medical school and successfully finishing a five-year orthopedic residency program accredited in the United States or Canada.

After residency, candidates must pass a two-step certification process. The first step is a computer-based Part I examination. Once they pass Part I, they may qualify to take the oral Part II examination, provided they hold an unrestricted medical license, have practiced for at least 17 months in one location, and undergo peer reviews. If deemed eligible by the board, candidates can sit for the oral exam. Successfully passing the Part II exam grants them board certification and recognition as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

What does fellowship-trained in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine mean?

Dr. Singh completed a one-year combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship at Emory University. This intensive program focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of spine-related conditions. It provides comprehensive training in complex spine procedures, including spinal deformities, trauma, degenerative diseases, and minimally invasive techniques, equipping fellows with a well-rounded skill set to address a wide range of spine disorders. 

Dr. Singh has a distinguished history of academic achievement

Dr. Singh graduated high school at age 16 and then attended Pennsylvania State University where he obtained an undergraduate degree with Honors in Biomechanical Engineering at the age of 19. Dr. Singh then went on to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia where he graduated Summa Cum Laude (Honors) at the age of 23. Dr. Singh’s dedication to pioneering minimally invasive spine surgery has earned him roles such as Vice Chair of Orthopedic Surgery, Professor and Director of Spine Surgery at RUSH University, and Co-Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute.

Dr. Singh is the best spine surgeon in Chicago

Dr. Singh’s compassionate care and holistic approach to spine health, incorporating factors like nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise, ensures the best outcomes for his patients. Every treatment plan is tailored to each patient’s needs such as offering both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options.

Dr. Singh treats patients from across the country and around the world by using state-of-the-art techniques in outpatient minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. If you or someone you know needs an orthopedic spine surgeon, contact Dr. Singh.