
Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Howard S. An MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Board Certified
- Fellowship Trained
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Cervical Spine Research Society
- North American Spine Society
- Scoliosis Research Society
- Degenerative Spine
- Spinal Deformity
- Trauma
- Tumor-Infection
- Rush University Medical Center
Doctor Howard An is a tenured Professor and The Morton International Endowed Chair for Spine Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush Medical College. He is Director of the Rush Spine Center and Director of Spine Fellowships where he has trained clinical spine fellows and numerous international research spine fellows. He holds hospital appointments at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Oak Park Hospital, and Lakeland Medical Center.
Dr. An earned a Medical Degree at the Medical College of Ohio followed by an Internship and Orthopaedic Residency at the same college. His Spine Fellowship was at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Pennsylvania Hospital's Rothman Institute. Dr. An is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Things You Should Know Before Seeing a Orthopaedic Surgeon:
- What is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon?
Orthopaedic spine specialists are orthopaedists who further specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases and conditions. - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Education and Training
Orthopaedic spine surgeons are highly educated medical professionals who specialize in treating all types of spinal disorders and conditions. - What Disorders Do Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Treat?
Orthopaedic spine surgeons treat all disorders and conditions that affect the spine. - What Treatments Do Orthopaedic Spine Surgeons Provide?
Orthopaedic spine surgeons are trained in the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal disorders. - Questions to Ask Your Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
This guideline will help you prepare for your visit with an orthopaedic spine surgeon. Plus questions to ask.


