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Dr. David Spencer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery ·  Male · Age 75

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Dr. Spencer

The Spine Center

1875 Dempster St Ste 425 Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Dr. David Spencer, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Park Ridge, IL and has been practicing for 42 years. He graduated from University Of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com in 1971 and specializes in orthopedic surgery and spinal cord injury medicine.

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(847) 558-1010

Dr. Spencer accepts the following insurance:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Background Check

1 malpractice claim Found
  • Settlement (10/18/2016)View details
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Spencer's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Spencer treats Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Spencer treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Sciatica as Seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Back Pain
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Spencer treats Back Pain more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Spencer treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

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Low Back Pain
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Spencer treats Low Back Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Spencer treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Dr. Spencer's conditions and procedures:

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Back Pain
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Broken Arm
  • Broken Neck
  • Bursitis
  • Cancer
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Disc Replacement
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Elbow Injuries
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Foot Conditions
  • Fracture
  • Fracture Care
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Gout
  • Herniated Disc
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Fracture
  • Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
  • Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Myelopathy
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Neck Muscle Strain
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Neuroplasty
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sacrum Disorders
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Care Philosophy

To provide our patients with the best quality orthopedic surgical spine care in a professional, comfortable and pleasant environment. We strive to offer care to our patients that is innovative, efficient and professional with integrity and honesty in...
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Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

St Francis Hospital Of Evanston
Residency Hospital
1977
U Ill Hosps
Fellowship Hospital
1976
McGaw Med Ctr
Residency Hospital
1972
Charity Hospital
Internship Hospital
1971
University Of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
Medical School
1966
University Of Iowa
Undergraduate School
1977
1976
1972
1971
1966

Dr. Spencer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spencer

3.6

Based on 11 reviews

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1 Star
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Dr. Spencer is an outstanding surgeon. I highly recommend him for spinal surgery.
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Spent 2 minutes with me. He was quick to prescribe pain medication without establishing a long term treatment plan. Clearly, I will not be seeing Dr. Spencer again and would not I recommend him.
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I have been going to Doc Spencer since 1991 in which I have had 6 surgeries on the lower back, and he is definitely one of the best bar none. Always willing to answer any questions you might have with not only the patient but with the family as well.
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He is the very best! He has done 2 surgeries on me and I could not recommend him more. He is great!
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Dr Spencer is AMAZING! He not only cares for the patient but her cares for the patient's family. He was thorough and professional but very down to earth. You left the office truly understanding your condition and what procedures were going to entail. He personally returns phone calls! In this day and age he still is the persona of the kind family doctor you USED to hear about. We would recommend him to everyone we meet. God bless you Dr. Spencer.
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