- Neurosurgeons
- IL
- Maywood, IL
- Dr. Russell Nockels, MD
Dr. Russell Nockels, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 64
Neurosurgery
Dr. Russell Nockels, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Maywood, IL and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nockels has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago / Stritch School of Medicine medical school in 1984. He is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153 ()Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Neurological Spine Surgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Russell Nockels, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Russell Nockels, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Nockels frequently treats Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See all practice areas where Dr. Nockels specializes.
Where is Dr. Russell Nockels, MD's office located?
Dr. Nockels' office is located at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Nockels
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Nockels treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Nockels treats other conditions, please contact the office at (708) 216-3208.
Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures
Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.Compare with other Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures specialists.
Dr. Nockels is experienced in the area of Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 57 conditions and procedures
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Dr. Nockels' conditions and procedures:
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Dural Tear
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminoforaminotomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Neuroplasty
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Torticollis
- Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Nockels accepts
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Dr. Nockels accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HealthLink
- HealthLink PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MedHealthInsurance
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
Locations
Loyola University Medical Center
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
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