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Dr. Christopher Dewald, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.8 (92)
Map Pin Small Westchester, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Dewald, MD

Dr. Christopher Dewald, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Westchester, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rush Medical College and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Dewald, completed a residency at Orthopaedic Surgery University Of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, Il. Patients rated Dr. Dewald an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Dewald works at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC in Westchester, IL with other offices in Chicago, IL and Oak Brook, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Spine Deformities and Scoliosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Dewald's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 236-2733
  2. 2
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 563-2600
  3. 3
    Office
    2011 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 724-1300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 632-6637
  5. 5
    Office
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Northwest Community Hospital
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Low Back Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Low Back Pain

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Christopher Dewald, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952334948
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush Medical College
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Orthopaedic Surgery University Of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, Il
    Residency
    Internship
    • General Surgery University Of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, Il
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Dewald, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dewald is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Dewald has seen patients for Spine Deformities and Scoliosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Dewald on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    92 patients have reviewed Dr. Dewald. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dewald.

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