Dr. Kim W. Hammerberg, MD | Chicago, IL | Spinal Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Hammerberg graduated from the University of Illinois At Chicago College of Medicine in 1977. He works in Chicago, IL and specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hammerberg is affiliated with Shriners Hospitals For Children Chicago.

4.7

18 Ratings
49 years of experience
speaks English
Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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This dr was the most ignorant dr I have ever met. My son was born with scoliosis and is now a year old. This dr cant be bothered with my millions of questions. He rolled his eyes at a couple. He then began raising his voice telling me I wasnt listening. Listening and understanding what he was saying are two different things. I pray to find a compassionate dr who will be patient with me as I try to understand this rare and aweful disease. Dr Hammerberg I hope retirement is near in your future.

February 14th, 2019

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The BEST

January 26th, 2016

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Known him since the mid 80s. He saved my life. Will always be greatful for him.

March 26th, 2015

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He was always very good at answering my questions and concerns.

October 30th, 2014

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I went to Dr. Hammerberg at the age of 56 because my spine was curving significantly since I had surgery when I was 13 years old. He was very truthful with me and gave me references of people who had had the same surgery to contact.I tried to get myself as physicall fit as possible for the surgery as he suggested. Dr. Hammerberg and his associates had to sever the first fusions from the front and insert a rod first. Then, a week later he operated from the back to insert to rods.The first two months were rough, just as he said they would be. The third month I was back to work and off medication.That was in 1997 and I'm now 66 years old and able to do almost anything. I know I would have been virtually crippled had I not gone to Dr. Hammerberg. I am so thankful to him, Dr. DeWald, Sr., and their wonderful staff who were beyond helpful.

January 4th, 2010

Shriners Hospitals For Children Chicago

2211 N Oak Park AveChicago, IL 60707

Tel: (773) 622-5400


Dr. Kim Wallace Hammerberg, MD	Dr. Thomas McNally, MD	Dr. Robert Buchard Browning	Dr. Bhavik Harishchandra Patel
Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (18 Ratings)	4.3 (64 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
49 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Elk Grove Village , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Robert Samuel Goldberg, MD
Hand Surgery
39 Years Exp | Chicago, IL
(23)
Dr. Matthew John Belan, MD
Anesthesiology
22 Years Exp | Cambridge, MA
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Dr. Ronald Lee Dewald, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
67 Years Exp | Lake Forest, IL
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Dr. Matthew Norton Flanagan, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
64 Years Exp | Burr Ridge, IL
(0)
Dr. William James Dawson, MD
Preventative Medicine
| Glenview, IL
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Dr. Zachary C Hanson, MD
Hand Surgery
8 Years Exp | WICHITA, KS
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Dr. Joseph Daniel Lamplot, MD
Sports Medicine
12 Years Exp | Duluth, GA
(10)
Dr. Zeeshan Mohammad Izharul Baqui, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
10 Years Exp | CHICAGO, IL
(0)
Patricia Anne Piasecki
Nurse Practitioner
| CHICAGO, IL
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