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Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD

Neurosurgery
5.0 (25)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD

Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Worthalter works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL with other offices in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Worthalter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Robert H Lurie Cancer Center
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 21-100, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 587-4322
  2. 2
    The Neurological Institute
    710 W 168th St Fl 4, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-8280

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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    About Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurosurgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1023261138
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • New York Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Medical Ctr
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    Medical Education
    • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Worthalter has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Worthalter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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