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Practice Focus Areas
- Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
- Spinal Congenital Disease
- Spinal Deformities
- Spine Degenerative Disease
- Spine Revision Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Spine Trauma
- Spine Tumors
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - 2000
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalHuntley HospitalMcHenry HospitalNorthwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalWoodstock Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starVery knowledgeable. Easy to talk with. Only problem I had was that it would have been more helpful to have had the preparing for your spine surgery pamphlet when he was explaining the procedure. Alot of information was given to me and without the pamphlet it was very hard to absorbe at one time.
March 08, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI met Dr. Koski in 2005. Since then he has always treated me with respect and care. He studied my case and recommended that I not rush into spinal surgery. From 2005 to 2021 he has tracked my pain levels and stability of my fused spine and Harrington rods. Taking the intermediate step of ordering T.P.I. to be sure of the pain source before determining that surgery would be beneficial. My husband and I are very grateful for his care and expertise.
February 14, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Koski was awesome. He was kind, empathetic, thoughtful, thorough and patient. He answered ALL of my questions. He provided “options”. He didn’t default to surgery, as most surgeons do. Most of all, he actually visited with me and touched my spine….Asked me to walk, bend etc. Felt my spine move. No other surgeon has done that to date, and he’s the third surgeon I’ve seen.
February 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI had a 3 month wait to see him and it was worth the wait. Dr. Koski closely reviewed my health history and took the time to offer his diagnosis of my condition. He chose the particular procedure he thought would be the best solution for me and fully explained what that procedure entailed. He also suggested I could wait and monitor my condition further to confirm his diagnosis, so I never felt pressured to immediately come to a decision. He assured me that he has the experience and confidence of the success of this procedure, so I was very comfortable with my decision to go ahead with it.
January 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe's the best neurosurgeon in the state! He isn't pushing surgery although I don't see how it's going to get resolved without it. Cares about patients health and taking all necessary steps before surgery.
January 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Koski prepared me for my needed back surgery: what needed to be done, what to expect after surgery, what therapy I would need, and how to follow a walking regime afterwards. My results were great!
January 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Koski is the best spine surgeon in the U.S. He tries to help everyone including me-a 71 year old lady who was born with scoliosis, the “S” curve! He couldn’t operate on me but sent me to a physical therapist specialist who specializes in the Stroth method. My spine & life have improved immensely!!! Now he’s monitoring my bone density. He’s concerned with everything about you! So glad we found him!!
January 10, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Koski gave me his time, his attention, and his interest. He as kind, knowledgeable, professional, honest, and did not provide "false hope." He was real with his treatment options and real with what type of results might come from the different options. He focused on areas that were not surgical as well as surgical options if needed.
December 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Koski thoroughly explained the surgical procedure at my first visit with him and made me feel very comfortable with my decision to proceed with surgery. He also came very highly recommended and I couldn’t agree more with those recommendations! Definitely an amazing surgeon.
December 14, 2021
5.0 star star star star starObviously the excellent outcome influences my opinion but that is why Dr. Koski is regarded as one of the best spine surgeons in the country. Pre and post-op communication was phenomenal. His surgery met all his representations and my expectations. His team was seamless in his assistance.
November 10, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Koski’s track record of success in treating spine health issues inspires confidence in the patient to undertake complex and difficult surgical procedures to achieve outcomes that wouldn’t be possible without surgery.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- NuVasive, Inc.
Royalty Payments and Inventor Share
Faculty member has the right to receive payments or may receive future financial benefits for inventions or discoveries related to the following companies or other entities
- Medtronic, Inc.
- NuVasive, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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