Dr. David Spencer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 74
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Dr. David Spencer, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Park Ridge, IL and has been practicing for 41 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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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Elderplan
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Top Care Areas
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Back Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Low Back Pain
very high
more than 93% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Spencer "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 a cohesive, family-like environment. We have a strong commitment to excellence in diagnosis and treatment of spinal injuries and conditions spanning all age groups."
2 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
62 Conditions Treated
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- 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
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Less
15 Procedures
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Joint Drainage
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Neuroplasty
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
1 Malpractice Claim
- Settlement : 10/18/2016Amount or Range: $50,000.00State: Illinois
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of IowaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1966
- University of Ia Roy J & L Carver ComMedical School | Graduated 1971
- Charity HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1972
- McGaw Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 1976
- St Francis Hospital of EvanstonResidency Hospital | Completed
- U Ill HospsFellowship Hospital | Completed 1977
Awards & Recognition
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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- 10 – 15 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. David Spencer, MD
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Dr. Spencer is an outstanding surgeon. I highly recommend him for spinal surgery.
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Dr. Cody Sweet in Mount Prospect, IL – Jul 23, 2018
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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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1Jul 09, 2017
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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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3Eric Johnson in Galesburg,IL – Oct 31, 2016
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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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4Vicki Kuchowicz in Motto Grove, IL – Jan 28, 2016
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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...Read More
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6Jay in Galesburg, IL – Jan 09, 2016