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Wellington Hsu, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

WellingtonKHsuMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School

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Summary

  • Dr. Wellington Hsu is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2007
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S., Music Performance-Violin, 1993 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2013
  • Becker's Spine Review Spine Surgeon Leader List 2012
  • Outstanding paper-Nomination Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Athletic Performance and Career Longevity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the National Basketball Association  
    Benjamin S Kester, Wellington K Hsu, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
  • Operative duration as an independent risk factor for postoperative complications in lumbar fusion: A review of 4588 surgical cases  
    Kim BD, Hsu WK, Saha S, Kim JY, Spine, 12/20/2013
  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression-Indications, Surgical Techniques, and Outcomes  
    Hsu WK, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 12/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Kemba Walker Joining Knicks with ‘Dicey’ Knee Injury
    Kemba Walker Joining Knicks with ‘Dicey’ Knee InjuryAugust 6th, 2021
  • Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. Wellington Hsu of Northwestern Medicine
    Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. Wellington Hsu of Northwestern MedicineDecember 10th, 2020
  • Doctors Hope to Gain Insights into Concussions While Some Schools Take Pandemic Break from Contact Sports
    Doctors Hope to Gain Insights into Concussions While Some Schools Take Pandemic Break from Contact SportsNovember 24th, 2020
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