Jean-Paul Wolinsky, MD

Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
- Primary Spine Tumors
- Spinal Congenital Disease
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Spinal Deformities
- Spine Vascular
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Vascular Malformation/Brain
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Baylor College of Medicine - 1998
- Internship:
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Baylor College of Medicine - 1999
- Residency:
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Baylor College of Medicine - 2004
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
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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322 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 16, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Wolinsky responded immediately after I contacted him regarding my rate diagnosis. He set up a consultation within the week and his knowledge and devotion to his patients were evident straightaway. His staff arranged my surgery and everything has been communicated swiftly and with an ease I’ve not experienced at KU in Kansas City!
August 16, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Wolinsky responded immediately after I contacted him regarding my rate diagnosis. He set up a consultation within the week and his knowledge and devotion to his patients were evident straightaway. His staff arranged my surgery and everything has been communicated swiftly and with an ease I’ve not experienced at KU in Kansas City!
August 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHis bedside manner is amazing! Explains and teaches well. I left his office will a full understanding regarding my condition. All my questions were answered. I would recommend my loved ones to Dr Wolinsky!!
August 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHis bedside manner is amazing! Explains and teaches well. I left his office will a full understanding regarding my condition. All my questions were answered. I would recommend my loved ones to Dr Wolinsky!!
August 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDemeanor. Knowledge. Willingness to thoroughly explain my condition, possible outcomes and next steps. He was careful and willing to take the time to thoroughly review my scans and check for understanding. The visit was the perfect balance of medical and personal conversations. Plus, really cool shoes.
August 05, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDemeanor. Knowledge. Willingness to thoroughly explain my condition, possible outcomes and next steps. He was careful and willing to take the time to thoroughly review my scans and check for understanding. The visit was the perfect balance of medical and personal conversations. Plus, really cool shoes.
April 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starGreat listener, very patient. Took great care to show and explain the MRI results. Great advice and plan for least invasive steps first to identify the problem. He was polite and truthful with the potential odds.
March 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Wolinsky and his staff exceeded my expectations with the level of care and compassion they provided. They answered all of my questions and provided a very clear treatment plan prior to surgery. The surgery went better than I expected and I am now six weeks into recovery and I feel great. I cannot thank them enough for the care that they have provided me.
February 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Wolinsky is the most caring physician I have ever met with. He treats you with the utmost respect and never makes you feel rushed, answers all your questions, and makes sure you have all the information you need to make informed medical decisions.
February 18, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI have already shared my positive experience and my trust and confidence in his medical experience, skill and knowledge with others on numerous occasions and I have already recommended him to an acquaintance based on my experience with him. In my opinion, he is the best of the best and he has surrounded himself with an amazing staff.
February 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Wolinsky is by far one of the BEST physicians I have ever had. He is extremely intelligent, efficient and kind. I would recommend Dr. Wolinsky to ANYONE who would need spinal surgery or care.
January 30, 2022
5.0 star star star star starAfter struggling with back and leg pain for months, an MRI revealed a melanocytic schwannoma tumor. Its size and placement on the S1 nerve meant that the surgeons in my plan were not comfortable operating and referred me to a research hospital. That’s how I came across Dr. Wolinsky at the Center of Spine Heath, Northwestern Memorial Hospital. At the very first appointment that I had with Dr. Wolinsky, he took time to answer all my questions and had a plan for my surgery, which he scheduled as early as he could. The surgery was a success, and Dr. Wolinsky, Dr. Najib El Tecle, and the whole team of doctors and nurses were very attentive and caring during my recovery. I am very grateful for all the care and professionalism that I had had during my recovery. Thank you to Dr. Wolinsky and his team for everything that they did to help me.
December 27, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Wolinsky was very knowledgeable and showed great compassion during my phone visit. He took the time to gather information from me, shared his evaluation, gave his recommendation and answered all of my questions. He never made me feel rushed and explained things in a manner that was easy to understand. He identified and explained information about my condition that had not been shared by other surgeons previously.
November 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Wolinsky was very straightforward with everything that I would be going through after my surgery and even after my surgery he still worked at helping me understand what my body is doing without getting frustrated or angry at me.
November 02, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Wolinsky is very knowledgeable and knows how to explain your medical condition giving you options and all the information so that you can make an informed decision. My surgery went just as he explained so there were no surprises and I am 1,000% better than when I came in. I have never met a doctor with a better bedside manner I would recommend Dr Wolinski to anyone.
August 29, 2021
5.0 star star star star starWish he would have put my MRI up so I could see it. He was very nice. The fello did a thorough exam. I am not sure why the nurse said I needed to see a surgeon? At this time I am not a surgical candidate.
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Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
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- AO Foundation
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