Summary

John O’Toole, MD, MS, is a neurosurgeon at Rush who specializes in treating spinal disorders, particularly spinal tumors and degenerative spinal conditions. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Columbia University. He completed his fellowship in spinal surgery at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 27 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. John E. Otoole has 2 locations

Rush Neurosurgery

1520 W Harrison St # 6Chicago, IL 60607

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Dr. John E. Otoole, MDDr. Vikram Clifford Prabhu, MDDr. Daniel Oyon, MDDr. Richard Deren Penn, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.6 
27 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John E. Otoole

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Family Health Network
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John E. Otoole has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John E. Otoole has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Diskectomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Laminectomy
  • Microsurgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Otoole's office located?
Dr. John Otoole's office is located at 1520 W Harrison St # 6, Chicago, IL, 60607.
What languages does Dr. John Otoole speak?
Dr. John Otoole speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Otoole affiliated with?
Dr. John Otoole is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.
Does Dr. John Otoole accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. John Otoole accepting new patients?
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