Wellington K. Hsu, MD

Wellington K. Hsu, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Spine Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Orthobiologic Implants
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Degenerative Disease
  • Spine Surgery
  • Sports Related Spine Injury

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

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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

714 Ratings

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Hsu is highly skilled and experienced in neurosurgery. He works well with his team in a clinical setting as well.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and pays attention to detail enter detail. Reluctant to jump in and start carving and cutting when there are alternatives

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Good patient care

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August 29, 2022

5.0

I think he assessed my situation well and recommended I continue physical therapy as a conservative approach.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu is one of the finest doctors I’ve ever dealt with. He is calm, patient and takes the time to explain your situation clearly and concisely while also listening to your concerns. He explains what options are available to you and offers his recommendations on a plan of action with an eye toward the mostpragmatic approach. You walk away with enough information to help you make a sound decision about next steps in your care. Dr Hsu also has a great back-up team that is very responsive to any follow-up questions and concerns you may have.

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August 17, 2022

4.0

Read my message from above.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Friendly professional assessment very well explained to me to understand everything

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August 14, 2022

5.0

knowledge of my needs and concerns

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Top ranked. Very professional and a good communicator.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

He’s excellent to work with. Outstanding surgeon based on my experience. His people skills are excellent. He explains and he listens. He values his patients.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

I mattered as a patient. Not just a routine exam.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Good rapport, explained things clearly, let me ask questions. I feel confident in his diagnosis.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Reputation and personal experience

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Took his time to explain what the problem was and what my options are. I didn't feel rushed and he spoke to me so that I could understand everything

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August 07, 2022

3.0

I expected more from him. Just because he cannot do surgery on me, he could be more informative regarding my spinal stenosis and scoliosis.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He’s an excellent surgeon and a caring individual.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Provided a plan for pain. Very pleasant manner.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He took time not only to listen but to explain procedures and options that are available that we might try once they have more recent MRIs.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Personable while professional

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He and his assistant doctor listened and explained very carefully

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable along with the resident that was shadowing him.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

I never feel rushed

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Overall excellent Doctor

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very patient-centered.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu provided easy to understand information and clearly explained my options.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Ethical, reassuring and cooperative

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He listens to my concerns.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

I already DID recommend Dr. Hsu to someone with a spinal condition and that person is very happy with the help he is getting from Dr. Hsu.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu explains issues clearly and is prepared to answer all questions.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Having Dr Hsu explaining to me the diagnosis and the procedure of my surgery I felt confident enough that I was in good hand

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July 13, 2022

5.0

His manners 👏 and honestly in answering questions

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Its dr hsu, hes the best

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July 11, 2022

5.0

I believe he is probably the best spine surgeon in the entire Midwest

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Same And confident

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Observant, skillful, trustworthy and reassuring

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Great outcome! Good explanation of procedure . Took time to answer all questions.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Did a very good job on me

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Fantastic surgeon who eliminated my agonizing pain!

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June 29, 2022

5.0

He was the Dr I talked about. Easy to talk to and really seemed to listen to me.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Very skilled physician. Explains everything in a way that is easy to understand

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Skill set, professional, and knowledgeable

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June 19, 2022

5.0

Always listens to my problem and gives good advice. Great surgeon.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Very competent diagnosis Excellent surgeonVery successful outcomeWilling to listen and explain Excellent residents to assist him

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu is an excellent physician with a wonderful bedside manner.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

His reputation is excellent and he has done all he good to solve my problem.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu is a kind, intelligent doctor who listens to my concerns.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Again .. listens to my concerns

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Proffessional

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Took time to listen and clarify answers

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is a very good communicator and I felt confident that I was in the best hands.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Very professional, explained everything, and answered all questions.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

The honesty, professionalism and care plus accessibility on MyChart whenever I had questions or either of my daughters

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June 12, 2022

5.0

He came highly recommended

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Have used him before. He was a great grasp of the big picture.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Highly trained and experienced professional very focused on a specific area.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Highly trained, focused and professional approach.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Hsu and his team provides exceptional service and care.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

The doctor came highly recommended.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Hsu is very decisive about what needs to be done & I feel I can trust him. Professional & has a good team behind him.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner, confident in treatment plan. I left feeling that I was in good hands.

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May 23, 2022

4.0

Just met the Dr., time will tell

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Took his time to address all my questions and concerns.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 20, 2022

4.0

Dr. Hsu seems knowledgeable and competent. After some initial difficulties communicating regarding my condition and treatment options, I had a good interaction over the phone where I was able to get my questions answered and was able to understand the treatment plan.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Wonderful surgeon but he also cared about me as a person.. He explained everything so I could understand what was happening.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

He was clear and concise

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Attentive, focused professional attitude.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Hsu did my spine surgery. He explained everything to me, he understood me & answered all my concerns.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Just all around great

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu understood I was not comprehending what he was explaining to me about my test or future care. He was very patient. Dr. Hsu made sure I understood everything he was telling me. He definitely care about providing the best care possible.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

High ratings, high confidence.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

I have seen him before and found him knowledgeable. He does not seem eager to intervene when there is absolute reason for it.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

He is that good!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu explained my condition thoroughly in terms easy to understand. He answered all of my questions and concerns.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent care

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Again, TRUST

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He is attentive and talks through your issues and then works with you to discuss the best course of care.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

This is a 5 star surgeon. The period he not only knows a lot but hes also courteous and down-to-earth and on the cutting edge

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May 01, 2022

5.0

He’s cool and he listens. He let you be the patient and he be the doctor .

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April 27, 2022

5.0

I have done a lot of research on spine surgery and think he is one of the most meticulous surgeons in the country.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Well qualified, direct and to the point with information

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April 26, 2022

5.0

This is my second time working with Dr. Wellington Hsu…he is fantastic! I have previously recommended him to many people for their back issues and treatments.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Hsu and his colleague gave me their time, were patient, answered all my questions, and they helped me fully understand all of my options now and in the near future. They explained a few things that were essential to making an informed decision about my treatments. I don’t feel like the doctor pressured me at all or like he was too hands off, but like he wanted to empower me to do what’s best for me now and long term.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Thorough explanation of the procedure, very knowledgeable and an expert surgeon. Couldn't have asked for more!!

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April 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent care from him

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April 22, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff. Great demeanor

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He was informed of my condition and pre-screening before he came in to the exam room. He was able to show me the cause of my pain on the MRI image as he explained it. Dr. Hsu was polite, listened to my concerns, gave me 2 options for treatment and asked which I preferred to try. He set me up for the second option if I needed it in the future. Dr. Hsu answered all of my questions in terms that I could understand.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

His manner of explaining and communicating was very comfortable.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Explained things perfectly

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April 14, 2022

5.0

He is the very best in his area of expertise. My best friend Dr Val Fugali had surgery on her neck several years ago and it was very successful. My 91 year old mother had stenosis surgery 9 years ago, very successful, and I referred my x boyfriend there 4 years ago for a disc pushing on a nerve, and again, a very successful surgery. His reputation is the best of the best and I felt my conference with him was very good. He explained everything in detail, answered my questions, and was very nice and friendly. His resident who I spoke to first was also very good. Explained my MRI in detail and answered all questions.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Provided understandable diagnosis treatment plans.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Professional, provides detailed explanations, kind!

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

So far I have confidence in this doctor andoctor and I'm looking forward to working with him in the future

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April 05, 2022

5.0

everyone was very nice and organized and the nurses and the doctor was very nice to me and it is a blessing to be around people that made you feel comfortable.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Hsu provided me with excellent information regarding my medical condition.

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Appears very competent, conservative in treatment recommendations, good “bedside manner.”

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April 04, 2022

5.0

Today Dr. Wellington K. Hsu gave me the confidence, respect and patience I needed.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent care and professionalism

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April 01, 2022

5.0

He’s a great surgeon but also very kind, will explain anything & answer questions

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