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Kern Singh, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, Rush University Medical Center

KernSinghMDMD(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Professor, Co-Director Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, Associate Chief, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Kern Singh is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. He received his medical degree Summa Cum Laude from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been in practice 18 years. He specializes in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic outpatient spine surgery. He has been performing outpatient spinal surgery for over 15 years and has over 500 peer-reviewed publications and has authored more than 12 textbooks in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2004 - 2005
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2004
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1999
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2004 - 2005
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Achievement Award AAOS, 2016
  • Rush Associates Board Rush University Medical Center, 2016
  • Travelling Fellowship Cervical Spine Research Society, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Primary and revision posterior lumbar fusion have similar short-term complication rates  
    Basques BA, Diaz-Collado PJ, Geddes BJ, Samuel AM, Lukasiewicz AM, Webb ML, Bohl DD, Ahn J, Singh K, Grauer JN, Spine, 1/1/2016
  • Surgical Management of Adult Spinal Deformity: Indications, Surgical Outcomes, and Health-related Quality of Life  
    Ahn J, Tabaraee E, Bohl DD, Singh K, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 1/1/2016
  • Nationwide Databases in Orthopaedic Surgery Research  
    Bohl D, Singh K, Grauer J, JAAOS, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Postoperative Narcotic following a Single-level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Comparison by Body Mass Index.
    Massel DH, Mayo BC, Long WW, Modi KD, Bohl DD, Singh K, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery at SpineWeek, Singapore, Singapore, 1/16/2016
  • Effects of Intraoperative Anesthetic Medications on Postoperative Urinary Retention after Single Level Lumbar Fusion.
    Mayo BC, Massel DH, Louie PK, Bohl DD, Iantorno SE, Ahn J, Tabaraee E, Singh K, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery at SpineWeek, Singapore, Singapore, 1/16/2016
  • Does Greater Body Mass Index Increase the Risk for Revision Procedures Following a Single-Level Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy?
    Bohl DD, Ahn J, Massel DH, Mayo BC, Basques BA, Singh K, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at SpineWeek, Singapore, Singapore, 1/16/2016
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Lectures

  • "Lateral Based Spine Surgery: What Can be Accomplished?" 
    Keio University, Tokyo - 1/18/2016
  • "MIS Spine Surgery: The American Perspective" 
    Tokyo, Japan - 1/1/2016
  • "MIS Spine Surgery: The True Learning Curve" 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Complications of Spine Surgery: Neurodeficits of the Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots. 
    Munns J, Park DK, Singh K, Stambough JL, Orthopaedic Knowledge Online
    1/1/2010
  • Evaluation of Back Pain Monograph. 
    Park D, Singh K, An HS, BMJ Monograph, Epocrates Online, BMJ Publishing Group
    1/1/2008
  • Thoracolumbar Posterolateral Fusion Techniques: Pedicle Screw Instrumentation. 
    Singh K, SpineFellows.com Interactive Education Program, Magnifi
    1/1/2008

Authored Content

  • Impact of Local Steroid Application on Dysphagia Following an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Results of a Prospective, Randomized Single-Blind TrialJuly 2018
  • Validity of PROMIS in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Preliminary Evaluation RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Kern Singh Promoted to Associate Director, Division of Spine Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
    Dr. Kern Singh Promoted to Associate Director, Division of Spine Surgery, Rush University Medical CenterFebruary 7th, 2023
  • Is a New Patient Reported Outcomes Measure Valid After 2 Years?
    Is a New Patient Reported Outcomes Measure Valid After 2 Years?October 18th, 2021
  • 'It's Already Evolved': Dr. Kern Singh on Outpatient Spine Surgery
    'It's Already Evolved': Dr. Kern Singh on Outpatient Spine SurgeryJuly 15th, 2021
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