Dr. Russell Nockels, MD

Dr. Russell Nockels, MD

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Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Maywood, IL and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine in 1984 and specializes in neurosurgery, neurological spine reconstructive surgery, and more.
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Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Ave

Maywood, IL 60153

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  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
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  • Humana
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  • Medicaid
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No malpractice claims found for Illinois
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. Nockels' Top Procedures and Conditions

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Scoliosis
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nockels treats Scoliosis more than 98% of his peers

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

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Adult Scoliosis
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
  • Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
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Spine Deformities
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nockels treats Spine Deformities more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Nockels treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Adult Scoliosis
  • Cavernous Malformation of Spine
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Lordosis
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Occult Spinal Dysraphism
  • Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
  • Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Split Spinal Cord Malformation
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Myelopathy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nockels treats Myelopathy more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Nockels treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Autoimmune Myelopathy
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Dr. Nockels' conditions and procedures:

Aneurysm
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
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
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Biography

Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Maywood, IL and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine in 1984 and specializes in neurosurgery, neurological spine reconstructive surgery, and more.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

Education

New York University Med Center
Residency Hospital
1988
Queens Sq
Fellowship Hospital
1985
Loyola University Med Center
Internship Hospital
1984
Loyola University Of Chicago / Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School
1980
Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate School
1988
1985
1984
1980

Dr. Nockels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nockels

3.4

Based on 20 reviews

5 Stars
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1 Star
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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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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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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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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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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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