3.9
39 Ratings with 14 written Reviews
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.
Read More Read less 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.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Locations
Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has 2 locationsMidwest Orthopaedics At Rush Llc
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400Chicago, IL 60612 Tel: (312) 243-4244
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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Sungchoo An
Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Howard Sungchoo An has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Dr. Howard Sungchoo An holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. An's NPI number is 1255310157.
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- Dr. Howard An is affiliated with Rush Copley Medical Center.
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