Summary

As one of the leading authorities on spinal surgery, Dr. An has published more than 140 articles, 80 chapters and 15 books on spinal surgery and instrumentation. Dr. An holds the inaugural Morton International Endowed Chair position at Rush University Medical Center since 1997, and is currently Director of Spine Surgery and Spine Fellowship Program at Rush.
Dr. An served as Director of Spine Surgery for eight years at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A medical graduate from the Medical College of Ohio in 1982, Dr. An stayed at the school to complete his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. He followed his internship and residency with a spine surgery fellowship at Rothman Institute-Pennsylvania Hospital and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. An is a recipient of the 1990 North American Traveling Fellowship from the American Orthopaedic Association and the 1995 Scoliosis Research Society Traveling Fellowship. Dr. An is currently involved in research in the fields of spinal biomechanics and tissue engineering with funding from NIH, industries, and foundations.
Dr. An is a member of several medical societies and associations, including the North American Spine Society, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Cervical Spine Research Society, Scoliosis Research Society, American Spinal Injury Association, and American Orthopaedic Association.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 44 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has 2 locations

Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush Llc

1611 W Harrison St Ste 400Chicago, IL 60612
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rush University Medical Center

1620 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612

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Orthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Spine SurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyHand Surgery
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44 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Chicago , ILElk Grove Village , ILCHICAGO , ILTinley Park , IL
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Sungchoo An

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Healthlink - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Age-Related Problems
  • Arthroscopy
  • Back Injuries
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Microsurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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