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Dr. Howard Sungchoo An, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush Llc 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-4244

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

As one of the leading authorities on spinal surgery, Dr. An has published more than 140 articles, 80 chapters and 15 books on spinal surgery and instrumentation. Dr. An holds the inaugural Morton International Endowed Chair position at Rush University Medical Center since 1997, and is currently Director of Spine Surgery and Spine Fellowship Program at Rush. Dr. An served as Director of Spine Surgery for eight years at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A medical graduate from the Medical College of Ohio in 1982, Dr. An stayed at the school to complete his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. He followed his internship and residency with a spine surgery fellowship at Rothman Institute-Pennsylvania Hospital and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. An is a recipient of the 1990 North American Traveling Fellowship from the American Orthopaedic Association and the 1995 Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship. Dr. An is currently involved in research in the fields of spinal biomechanics and tissue engineering with funding from NIH, industries, and foundations. Dr. An is a member of several medical societies and associations, including the North American Spine Society, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Cervical Spine Research Society, Scoliosis Research Society, American Spinal Injury Association, and American Orthopaedic Association.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Toledo College Of Medicine - 1982

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis

Procedures Performed

Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
AmeriGroup
Molina Healthcare
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Nippon Life Benefits
Healthlink
Cigna
Physicians Mutual
Medicare
Wellcare
Aetna
Aetna Better Health
AARP
Mutual of Omaha
Cigna-HealthSpring
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30