When choosing a doctor to provide spine care, it's crucial to make an informed decision. Understanding your surgeon's education and training is a vital part of this process. Dr. McNally is an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certified and dual fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, making him a trusted choice for your spine care needs. He is an expert in both non-operative and operative spine care, including minimally invasive and endoscopic ultra-minimally invasive techniques.
Education and Training:
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Undergraduate Degree: Dartmouth College
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Medical Degree: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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General Surgery Internship: University of Chicago Hospitals
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Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals
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Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery:
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University of Chicago Hospitals
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Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center (including Shriners Hospitals for Children)
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Dr. McNally is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society, and the North American Spine Society. He is affiliated with Weiss Hospital in Chicago and Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village.
About Dr. McNally:
Care Tailored to You
Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques
State of the Art Treatment
Dr. McNally's commitment to his patients is reflected in his use of the latest medical advances, including endoscopic spine treatments, also known as ultra minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. McNally is dedicated to helping his patients lead active and productive lives. With his expertise and compassionate approach, he works to provide the best possible care for each individual.
For example, one potential source of lower back pain is the sacroiliac (SI) joint, which has been identified as a common pain generator in many patients with chronic lower back pain. It can also be a source of pain for those who have had a lumbar fusion. If the SI joint is confirmed as the cause of your symptoms, Dr. McNally will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. This may include physical therapy, medications, or injections. For patients who do not achieve long-term relief from these non-surgical options, advanced minimally invasive procedures may be considered to alleviate pain and improve function.
Compassionate Care
Listening to Your Needs
Deciding on a treatment plan is a collaborative exercise. Dr. McNally takes the time to listen to patient's goals, explain options and answer questions. Seeing patients in several offices in the Chicago area provides convinient options regardless of location.
Patient First Philosophy
Personalized , Comprehensive Care
An AAOS Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Dr. McNally is the medical director of the Spine Center at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics and Robotic-Assisted Surgery. He is an expert in non-operative and operative care of the spine. He emphasizes a patient first philosophy when treating patients. Dr. McNally utilizes a team approach to provide his patients with comprehensive support for all aspects of their spine health management. Dr. McNally specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, including pediatric and adult spine surgery, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.
Patient Testimonials
I have been a patient of Dr McNally since 2014. Since then he has performed 3 spinal fusions and carpal tunnel surgery on both hands. He is very professional, attentive and will spend as much time as needed to make sure you understand everything. He also is up on the latest technologies and he takes pride in his work as a surgeon and it shows. I wouldn't let anyone else operate on my back or my neck. I face more surgeries and he will be my 1st choice, hands down. His staff is amazing and his nurse, Kim is an asset to him as well. They make a great team! I feel grateful to have met them.
Incredible staff and doctor! Wonderful care, everybody was very attentive after I expressed frustrations about not being cared for properly by other doctors. They all took the time to listen, to understand and to (finally!) get a plan going for me. Would recommend him in a heartbeat.
Our visit was a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. As a physician I was impressed with Dr. McNally's attention for detail and his expertise in his specialty. He also broke down his prognosis into digestable bites so that his patient, my 15 year old daughter, could easily understand. Appreciate everything he did for us.
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