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Richard Fessler, MD

4.7
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Spine and Back Care; Neurosurgery Services
Specialty: Neurological Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

The evolution in spine surgery has been nothing short of spectacular. Our results have improved by using minimally invasive techniques. When I did open surgery, my clinic was filled with patients who had surgery, it was theoretically successful, but they hurt just as much. I don’t have a clinic like that anymore.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Neurosurgery
Rush Neurosurgery
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 942-6644
(312) 942-2176
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Neurological Surgery

Education and Training

University of Chicago Medical Center - Surgery
University of Chicago Medical Center - Neurological Surgery
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Back pain
Chordoma
Degenerative disc disease
Head and neck trauma
Herniated disc
Lumbar disc replacement
Neural transplantation
Neurosurgery, endoscopic
Robotic surgery
Sciatica
Spinal deformity
Spinal stenosis
Spinal tumor

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-MMAI
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Cigna Medicare Advantage
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Power Health (fka: Community Healthcare Partner)*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization (Inactive)*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.7
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
Provider explained things clearly

4.7
Provider showed concern

4.8
Provider included you in decisions

4.8
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2025
They were very patient, showed genuine concern and answered all questions.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2024
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2024
I was so happy with Dr. Fessler he was so very nice and informative about my problems. Explained everything to me. I am very grateful for such a good experience with everyone.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2024
First he asked for my explanation of what I was experiencing, then he detailed ways of treating, followed by asking my response. I am very pleased with Dr Fessler's assessment and care.
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2024
Dr Fessler is a very knowledgeable and gifted neurosurgeon.
5
A Patient at Rush - Aug 2024
Dr Fessler is a very skilled, kind and compassionate physician!
5
A Patient at Rush - Aug 2024
Dr Fessler explains in detail and has been great about recommending me to pain management.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
I feel very lucky to have Dr. Fessler as my doctor
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Dr. Fessler was pleasant & explained every well.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Dr Fessler was so great.
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2024
I chose Dr. Fessler and his team because of the way he talks to you during the visit.Looks eye to eye and talks to you as a person.Not like some other Dr.s at Rush who talk at you and you feel like you are in a matket.