Dr. Frank Phillips, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery•Male•Age 63

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Frank Phillips, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Westchester, IL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES in 1983. He is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Frank Phillips, MD

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC

2450 Wolf Rd Ste F Westchester, IL 60154

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Dr. Phillips' conditions and procedures:

  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Back Pain
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Cervical Stenosis
  • Chordoma
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Herniated Disc
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Pain
  • Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
  • Lumbosacral Stenosis
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Torticollis
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
  • Cervical Spinal Fusion
  • Disc Replacement
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Interlaminar Spacer
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Laminoforaminotomy
  • Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
  • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Neuroplasty
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Decompression
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Reconstruction
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Steroid Injection

Dr. Phillips' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phillips

4.6

Based on 144 ratings

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Unless Dr. Frank Phillips is the only orthopedic surgeon in your area, I would not recommend him. Dr. Phillips gave me hope during my first and only visit with him. I came in barely able to move my neck. I was in so much pain. He acknowledged that this was all due to the bulging discs in my neck and the cushion having worn down, which he saw through my MRI scans and x-rays. He prescribed me medication, physical therapy, and referred me to another specialist to get a shot in my neck. He said if I found the treatment plan to be a waste of time after trying it for a few weeks, to call him so that they could get me into his office sooner than our scheduled 6 week follow up appointment. At that point we could talk surgery options. A day before my appointment, I received a phone call from his physician assistant. He was cancelling my appointment. He said my dizziness was a neurological issue and that I should see a neurologist. There was nothing that he could do for me. I was so confused.
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  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Theresa S. – Aug 11, 2023
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I saw Dr. Phillips for a consultation regarding lumbar spine problems & he was excellent! He made me comfortable, answered all of my questions & explained everything very well.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Fellheimer – Nov 08, 2022
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Bad experience
Saw Dr.Phillips because of his numerous reviews. His assistant came in,got my information then I went for x-rays. Came back to the room and waited. Dr.Phillips arrived and didnt say hello, how are you, or anything. He asked where my 6 month or more recent mri or x rays were at. I told him I didnt have any and when I made my appointment I told his office I didnt have any and they told me it was fine because he would order his own. He then told me he looked at my x ray and could see my problem wouldnt require surgery and he was specifically a surgeon. He told me to do physical therapy for 9 weeks at 3 times a week and that he would pass me off to a pain specialist. I asked for an mri, surprisingly he wrote me an order. Fast forward a week, I got my mri and I have a badly herniated disc and now hes interested in seeing me again after my physical therapy. I will never see this doctor again and have never been treated so poorly at midwest orthopedics or by any specialist. Total time 10 min.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 28, 2022
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Dr. Phillips was pleasant and thorough. He listens and answers questions without rushing.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kari Lewis – Apr 03, 2022
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He is amazing I’ve had 3 spinal fusions. He has a great team of PA’s who get back to you in lighting speed. His team is outstanding, they operate like a symphony. Dr. Phillips is clearly a brilliant surgeon but has a great sense of humor, really understands what you are up against and is just a great guy. How can I say this? It’s a tough combination. I would recommend him and his team to anyone for the most difficult cases. I’ve been with them for 7 years and I can’t imagine not having that team in my ongoing issues. Joan
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan Wolfensberger – Nov 29, 2021
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Surgeon Frank Phillips gave me a great and comprehensive second opinion for a pending neck surgery. He certainly seemed to be honest, forthcoming, and his skill level is difficult to match. Given his long and successful history with disc replacements I will certainly be utilizing his skills in order to gain the best outcome possible for my specific injury. I will be sure to review the outcome as well once I am fully recovered… So far I would suggest Surgeon Frank Phillips for anyone considering Cervical (Neck) disc replacement. As I do not believe there are many Surgeons that have more experience or better outcomes.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John P. – Jul 03, 2021
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He clearly explained all the problems with my back and the procedure he would use to correct them.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 04, 2021
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Dr. Phillips gave me my life back. He was my third surgeon in 3 years. Should have started here but lived out on the east coast and was a patient at HSS. He's nice, courteous, timely, concerned and practical. Everything about the experience was excellent including my outcome!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff Y. – May 20, 2021
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2 years ago Dr Phillips fused my lumbar and literally gave me my life back after 4 specialists turned me away. More recently I broke my C2 in an accident. While some doctors warned me I would lose all sides to side motion Dr Phillips was able to perform the procedure and still give me a reasonable amount of motion. He is nothing short of amazing.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Clifford Bender – May 05, 2021
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Excellent surgeon. Best I have ever had. Most importantly, he listens to and is patient with his patients. Also kudos to his staff including Christine, Toni and Marian.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry Bonkowski – Apr 16, 2021
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Dr Phillips , his nurse, and all the staff were awesome. Very Thorough looked over all my films and took the time to explain them to me and while there is nothing surgically to help me at this time Dr Phillips pointed me in the direction some great pain management physicians.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JMiller – Mar 23, 2021
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I was in severe pain with sciatica. Surgery was recommended and I was referred to Dr. Phillips. He stated I needed a spinal fusion and a laminectomy. He explained the pros and cons. He and his team were wonderful. The surgery was a huge success and i am no longer in any pain. Dr. Phillips stopped by to see me every day that I was in the hospital. The follow-up visits also went well.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy L. Jacobson – Mar 04, 2021
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Dr.Phillips is amazing! I’ve been suffering with back & leg pain after back surgery from another physician & Dr. Phillips was able to explain to me why I’ve been in terrible pain for 8 months after my surgery. He is a WONDERFUL DR!!!!!!!
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What could be improved
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Michelle Stokoski – Feb 04, 2021
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In December 2019, I was practically crippled at times due to a disc between L5-S1 that was gone. In January 2020, Dr. Phillips operated on me via the ALIF technique. I was back on the golf course and in the gym by August as if I was never severely injured. I could not provide a higher endorsement of Dr. Phillips and the team at Rush. I am off medicine, the heating pad, and wasting days in pain. Life changer!
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tim M. – Jan 24, 2021
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Dr. Phillips and staff always try to get to the root of the problem, are professional, and very compassionate.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda – Jan 02, 2021
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Dr. Frank Phillips and his Team are amazingly professional and caring!!! Don't hesitate to put your orthopedic healthcare needs in Dr Frank Phillips skilled surgeon hands, you will be 100% safe with him!!!
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Susan S – Nov 19, 2020
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I had the most amazing experience with Dr. Phillips at Rush Ortho. I came here for a second opinion because I was not happy with the level of care I received at a different place. I had a completely different experience here. Dr. Phillips answered every single one of my questions and explained everything to me so that I was 100% educated and comfortable with my future procedure. I would highly recommend to any one, if you want great care and questions answered and not to feel like you are just another body, go see Dr. Phillips.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly – Oct 22, 2020
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Dr. Phillips recommended a special PT therapy for my spine instead of surgery. I felt hopeful that my back pain, which I had been experiencing for three months, would resolve. He also encouraged me to call back if it did not. Although I had a long wait, I had a good experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 08, 2020
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Waited over 2 hrs for my appointment and he didn’t even examine me. Told me he was a spinal surgeon and said maybe a neuro surgeon could be helpful. Horrible office experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Cynthia H – Sep 09, 2020
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He is a miracle worker. I herniated my disc in my neck in 2012. I lived in pain for 3 years before considering surgery. He did my spinal surgery and I have been pain free, now have quality of life and I can honestly say he changed my life. I would give him 10 stars if I could.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Stacy gable – Sep 02, 2020
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Specialties

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Medical School, 1983

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    Locations

    Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC

    Prairie Medical Center of Westchester2450 Wolf Rd Ste F Westchester, IL 60154
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    (708) 236-2733

    Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC1611 W Harrison St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60612
    2
    (312) 432-2302

    Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University

    MOR - Chicago (Orthopedic Building)1611 W Harrison St Ste 300 Chicago, IL 60612
    3
    (312) 361-2111

    Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University

    Orthopedic Building at Rush University Medical Center1611 W Harrison St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60612
    4
    (877) 632-6637

    Rush University

    Mor Physician Network9200 Calumet Ave Ste 300 Munster, IN 46321
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    (877) 632-6637
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