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Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (25)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
17 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 17 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, completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Worthalter an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Worthalter works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Brain Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

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    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

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Brainstem Glioma
Breast Cancer
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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
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Chiari Malformation, Adult
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
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Hemangioblastoma
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Oral Cancer
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Uterine Cancer
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Brain Tumor Surgery
Cancer Screening
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Endoscopic Neurosurgery
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Lumpectomy
Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
Microvascular Decompression
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Oral Cancer Screening
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Pituitary Surgery
Radiosurgery - CyberKnife® and Gamma Knife
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Shunts
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Skin Screenings
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 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 Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Adam Worthalter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Worthalter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Worthalter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Worthalter works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Worthalter’s profile.

    Dr. Worthalter has seen patients for Brain Cancer, 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.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Worthalter. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Worthalter.

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