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Board-certified neurosurgeon Beejal Y. Amin, MD, FAANS, expertly diagnoses and treats brain and spine disorders. He and his team work out of offices in Oak Lawn, South Holland, and Orland Park, Illinois, which are a part of Advocate Health Care.Dr. Amin specializes in treating cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) spine disorders, including herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, and scoliosis. Hes also an expert in assessing and treating peripheral nerve conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy. Dr. Amin also specializes in the treatment of traumatic brain injury, concussion, and brain tumors.Dr. Amin takes a conservative approach, using nonsurgical treatments before considering surgery. If surgery is the best choice for his patient, Dr. Amin uses minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) when possible. MISS causes less tissue damage, less pain, and promotes faster recovery. Dr. Amin also excels in artificial disc replacement surgery in the cervical spine.Dr. Amin earned his medical degree from Rush University Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He completed his Neurosurgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. After his residency, Dr. Amin completed a fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center in San Francisco, California.Dr. Amin has been a guest lecturer at many national and international professional meetings. He has published more than 10 papers in peer-reviewed journals and authored several book chapters on spine surgery techniques.Dr. Amin is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and the North American Spine Society.

Emily Siffermann, MD, is a specialist in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Advocate Children's Medical Group in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Siffermann is an independent practitioner with a primary focus on pediatrics, providing expert care and support for children in need. With board certifications in Child Abuse Pediatrics and affiliations with Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's Hospital, Dr. Siffermann offers comprehensive medical services and expertise in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment.Generated from the website

Chadrick A. Cross, MD, is a highly skilled cardiovascular thoracic surgeon based in Oak Lawn, IL, specializing in conditions such as mitral valve stenosis, coronary artery disease, and aortic valve insufficiency. With extensive education and training from prestigious institutions like Northwestern University Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Cross is a trusted member of Advocate Physician Partners. As an independent practitioner with Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgical Associates, SC, Dr. Cross offers expert care at multiple locations across Illinois, including Aurora, Libertyville, and Chicago. Patients can rely on his expertise and dedication to providing top-notch cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services.Generated from the website