Summary

Dr. David Spencer is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 55 years of experience in practice, Dr. Spencer brings extensive expertise to treating complex spinal conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Spencer practices at The Spine Center and maintains hospital privileges at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, both located in Park Ridge, Illinois. His clinical focus includes treating back pain during pregnancy, managing lumbar pain, and addressing back pain in children and teens. He performs various spinal procedures including spinal X-rays, foraminotomy, and lumbar laminectomy. Patients rate Dr. Spencer 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 55 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
  • 18 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. David Lee Spencer has 2 locations

The Spine Center

1875 Dempster St Ste 425Park Ridge, IL 60068
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. David Lee Spencer, MD
Dr. Keith E. Schroeder, MD
Dr. Mark Schinsky, MD
Dr. Daniel David Bohl, MD
Dr. David Lee Spencer, MDDr. Keith E. Schroeder, MDDr. Mark Schinsky, MDDr. Daniel David Bohl, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.8 
4.8 
55 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Park Ridge , ILBartlett , ILDes Plaines , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Lee Spencer

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Advocate Health Care - HMO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Dean Health Plan - POS
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA - PPO
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Lee Spencer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Lee Spencer has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Dr. David Lee Spencer holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Spencer's NPI number is 1275678716.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. David Spencer's office located?
Dr. David Spencer's office is located at 1875 Dempster St Ste 425, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Spencer affiliated with?
Dr. David Spencer is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Does Dr. David Spencer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Spencer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. David Spencer accepting new patients?
Dr. David Spencer is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. David Spencer's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. David Spencer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Spencer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.