Wellington K. Hsu, MD

Wellington K. Hsu, MD

4.8 
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Spine Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine - 2001
Residency:
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center - 2007
Fellowships:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2008

Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin Chinese

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.8
4.8 

1383 Ratings

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Extremely professional, great listener, patient cantered, compassionate, thorough, and answered all of my questions and concerns.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Accommodating, professional and trustworthy

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Pleasant bedside manner. Very patient with my questions. Good pragmatic solutions to my condition.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Dr Hsu is compassionate and listens to your concerns and issues. I feel like he doesn't beat around the bush about your condition and comes right to the point on what needs to be done to cure/correct your problem. On my visits with him he never seems rushed to get done with me.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very good surgeon and explained every detail of my surgery.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Takes his time to explain everything.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Kind, compassionate, listening explain thoroughly ... a pretty sharp dresser at that

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Confidence in the dr.

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February 05, 2026

4.0

I've only had a pre op visit but he explained things well. The office staff was efficient.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

The concern for the patient's health is evident.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Thank you for the advice and proper scans to diagnose my issue.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Dr Hsu was professional and and attentive at each visit and answered all my questions openly and honestly.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hsu is the consummate professional. His experience, research credentials, and thoroughness are qualities I want in a surgeon.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hsu is so kind to his pay. He listens to uour needs and explains with details your next move to help you recover

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January 26, 2026

5.0

You don't have to explain what everybody knows _ he is excellent

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He was interested in my condition

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January 13, 2026

5.0

He was so kind and he fixed my problem. After 40 years a back pain. I now have none.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hsu and his PA, Jeremy [last name], were very informative, explained the test results clearly, took time to answer questions and discussed options to address my medical issues.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Consummate professional. Treated me with respect and explained everything in detail.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hsu and his associates do a wonderful job meeting with patients. They arrive in the examining room well prepared having reviewed all available info, ready to discuss your current situation and discuss options. Dr.Hsu is a brilliant surgeon.

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu explained why surgery and fusion were not options; then came up with a plan to work with a psyiatrist when we get back from Hawaii.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He was friendly but seemed like he was in a hurry and didn't want to explain anything to me

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Very Knowledgeable with Great Personality and also the PA who I met also was very knowledgeable and Polite... Thank you Both for giving our Community in City of Chicago and Surrounding Cities, this Great Health Service ... Thank you.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

The doctor put me at ease and took his time to explain my situation and options

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Expertise & Professionalism

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December 17, 2025

5.0

We were able to discuss everything about my situation. He's very professional and caring.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, caring, truly a giant in his field.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Love the doctor. He listened to all of my health issues/ concerns. Very helpful.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He went through my x- ray and MRI and showed me both of my issues relating to the spine and had suggested PT over surgery at this point due to arthritis in the back.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Good communication and excellent surgery skill.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Explained options and didn't feel rushed

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. Answered are questions.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu and his associates and entire office staff are top notch and friendly. Honestly, I don't think I've seen people run an office as efficiently as they do in all my visits for one thing or the other.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

He is great doctor

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr.Wellington is very calm he listens and he answers to the patient very clearly how and how is going to happen.. He gives the patient confidence and relaxes them and explains very well.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon, very professional and kind.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He is an incredible doctor. Always helps me solve my problems.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wellington Hsu performed May neck fusion in 2013. I have not had neck pain since!

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Caring, concerned, explains things very well .

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Fantastic Spine Team, great hospital, culture of caring & state of the art techniques and facilities

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Provided me with a reference to another specialist who may be able to help my problem.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Aside from Dr. Hsu being so kind and patient, he is an amazing surgeon. He has changed my life and he is helping me to address some additional issues in a mindful way. Also, I have recommended him to several people.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He has a fine manner to him

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Same reason as before. I've only had one visit. I have no complaints. The Dr. is a very nice man and listened to me . It's just too soon to really know what score to give. I agree with things he said and what he said may help me.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor whom I trust completely. Always answers my questions.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu is great.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu was professional, knowledgeable, and explained options in a clear, easy to understand manner.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Experience and expertise

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in detail Very honest about outcomes for surgery

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu is compassionate & a truly talented surgeon. I have recommended him to many friends & family.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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September 24, 2025

5.0

I had my first surgery with Dr Hsu in 2018. He impressed me_ from the first time I met him_as a kind, empathetic human being. Additionally, he is a brilliant surgeon!

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Great service

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September 22, 2025

5.0

he and his team is exceedingly exceptional in every area.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Sets a high bar for surgeons and sartorial splendor

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Hsu is an excellent diagnostician....he is kind....he truly listens to the patients' complaints....and plans accordingly

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He is committed to making sure I get the best care.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

The surgery was perfect. His bedside manner is amazing. I feel wonderful!

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu is very good. But, I have spend more time with his P.A. Jeremy Lava, who has been extremely supportive and helpful to me. He listens, never acts like he is in a hurry. He gives excellent advice. Dr. Hsu is a surgeon and I have not had surgery thus far, but I am very confident in his abilities.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu's surgery resolved my back pain, which had been pretty debilitating. From my first appointment with Dr. Hsu through the present, I had ultimate confidence in his expertise--and he never once disappointed me.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Such a caring MD.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Hsu is very professional and friendly and helpful.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Quality care from a knowledgeable physician in the state...

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent care. Listens to my problems and gives me answers. Really pays attention.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He is giving me excellent care, explains next steps and is straightforward in my care.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He went thur my issue and explained what was going on... he set up a program that I will follow for my Back problem ...he is an asset to Northwestern

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August 18, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns and recommended the best course of treatment

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeble, good personality, explained everything in a timely manner.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

I feel I'm now in capable hands. Not rushing me into spinal surgery, trying other things first. He's very knowledgeable and took his time with me.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He has done two separate fusions for me and I am very pleased with the outcome Good listener and let me make my own decisions

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August 11, 2025

5.0

I have strong confidence in his attention my particular spine problem

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August 11, 2025

4.0

He listens. He's not quick to offer surgical intervention as the only solution unless it's absolutely necessary.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He showed empathy and was very professional

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hsu appears to have good clinical experience and skills. I received a recommendation from several nurse friends singing his praises! His exam was thorough, his explanation re diagnosis and treatment was clear.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He was excellent, courteous, and professional and included me in his decisions

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He is a good doctor . Good explainer I like his approach to the issues .

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Concise diagnosing and options

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August 09, 2025

5.0

Patient-centered, empathetic, and highly professional

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Thorough reading of scans and explanation of possible next steps.

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July 28, 2025

5.0

He explained every and , told What the next steps would be

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July 27, 2025

5.0

Great personality, easy to converse with. I trust him implicitly.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and responsive

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and explained my situation with x-ray taken.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Because he listened to me and let me express myself

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Made me feel relaxed discussing my condition and hope for potential surgery

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor and Dr., Hsu is wonderful with patients

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He does a great job of explaining what's happening and next steps. He's patient with answering questions

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner, clearly knows his stuff and was very thorough in his explanations

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Knew what to recommend for my condition

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent in all areas

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July 07, 2025

5.0

He was clear in his assessment of my MRI's and took time to make sure that I understood the issues with my back and his recommendations for treatment.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Hsu is caring, thorough, listens to my questions. I trust him and what he says.

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Well, he diagnosed the problem and fixed it. And did not go straight to surgery. I appreciate that.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon and very caring

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June 29, 2025

5.0

He really care for his patients.

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