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Dr. Richard Fessler, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.8 (43)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Fessler, MD

Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fessler, completed a residency at University of Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Fessler an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Fessler works at Practice in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Back Pain 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. Fessler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rush University Medical Center
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 855, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6644
  2. 2
    Rush Pulmonary Function Lab
    1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, Chicago, IL 60607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6644

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  • Rush University Medical Center

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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.
Low Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Cervical Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    3.8
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    Based on 43 ratings
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    About Dr. Richard Fessler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447473426
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Chicago Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Chicago
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Chicago
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Fessler, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fessler is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Fessler has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis and Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fessler on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Fessler. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fessler.

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