Wellington K Hsu MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School
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259 E Erie StFl 13Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-695-6800
Fax+1 312-472-4876
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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 CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2007
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2001
University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.S., Music Performance-Violin, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2029
WI State Medical License 2007 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Northwestern Meaningful Use Data Warehouse Application for Eligible Providers, Northwestern University, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
- P-15L Bone Graft in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Instrumentation Start of enrollment: 2018 Apr 24
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Evaluating the Effects of Inpatient Only (IPO) Policy Changes on Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Access and Outcomes Across Payer Groups.Jacob W McDevitt, Anoop Sunkara, Theodore A Joaquin, Andre C Ferreira, Austin R Chen
Global Spine Journal. 2026-08-04 - Clinical Outcomes Following Three- and Four-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Tyler M Compton, Ravi A Patel, Mark A Plantz, Rohan M Shah, Theodore A Joaquin
Global Spine Journal. 2026-07-06 - History of total knee arthroplasty is associated with increased risk of revision following subsequent lumbar fusion.Jake A Morales, Cade F Bennett, James G Lyman, Tyler M Compton, Theodore A Joaquin
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2026-07-01
Journal Articles
- Athletic Performance and Career Longevity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the National Basketball AssociationBenjamin 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 casesKim BD, Hsu WK, Saha S, Kim JY, Spine, 12/20/2013
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression-Indications, Surgical Techniques, and OutcomesHsu WK, Seminars in Spine Surgery, 12/1/2013
Press Mentions
Kemba Walker Joining Knicks with ‘Dicey’ Knee InjuryAugust 6th, 2021- 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 SportsNovember 24th, 2020
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