Dr. Russell Nockels, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 60
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Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Maywood, IL and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine in 1984 and specializes in neurosurgery, neurological spine reconstructive surgery, and more.
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
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Spine Deformities
very high
more than 97% of peers
Myelopathy
very high
more than 96% of peers
Scoliosis
very high
more than 94% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Neurological Spine Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Nockels does not have any board certifications listed.
43 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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12 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for 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
- Loyola University ChicagoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1980
- Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1984
- Loyola University Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1985
- Queens SqFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
- New York University Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Nockels operated on my mother at 80 years of age, she had spinal stenosis in the lower spine. The outcome was fabulous, she walked out of the hospital after one week. Her pain level during recovery was low and she regained some strength and balance. When my husband needed surgery for spinal...Read More
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1Roberta C in Villa Park – May 09, 2018
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I have had cervical and lumbar surgeries performed by Dr Nockels. He is an amazing doctor and so is his PA, Erin Schilling. I received excellent treatment from both of them. They are extremely kind and compassionate. Thanks to them, my back is 100% better. I was in terrible pain prior to...Read More
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2Mary Westover in W oodstock, IL – Jan 19, 2018
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After my first visit he ordered many unnecessary tests. After this he resign to do the surgery but before after reviewing my mri's he said I need one. My insurance paid his hospital over 30k for nothing and I waste 3 months of my time. Never recommend to anybody
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Martin in Chicago, IL – Nov 30, 2017
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I truly liked him, seemed very concerned, asked questions and listened. Ordered tests and was very thorough. I'm very optimistic he will get to the root of what's going on with me. Very pleased from ladies at check in desk to lab and radiology. Very pleased I came here ????
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1Kimberly Salas in Schererville – Aug 18, 2017
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Unwilling to "dig" into complex issues. Dismissive and reliant on old tests (done by other doctors he doesn't know, that were done before onset of symptoms). Does not listen to the patient. Waste of time and money and a frustrating shame. Dr. Nockels really needs to adapt more of an open mind...Read More
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