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Summary
Dr. Richard Block is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated over five decades to helping patients with musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and has built extensive expertise throughout his 52 years in practice.
Dr. Block practices in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he focuses on treating various forms of back pain, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His surgical expertise includes advanced spinal fusion procedures, such as lateral lumbar spinal fusion and anterior lumbar spinal fusion. He also incorporates physical therapy into patient treatment plans to support comprehensive recovery. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for his care.
Dr. Block practices in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he focuses on treating various forms of back pain, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His surgical expertise includes advanced spinal fusion procedures, such as lateral lumbar spinal fusion and anterior lumbar spinal fusion. He also incorporates physical therapy into patient treatment plans to support comprehensive recovery. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for his care.
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Quick Facts
- 52 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Richard Allan Block, MD | Dr. Keith E. Schroeder, MD | Dr. Mark Schinsky, MD | Dr. Benjamin D. Kuhns |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 52 Years of Experience | 55 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Korean | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Lake Forest , IL | Bartlett , IL | Des Plaines , IL | Des Plaines , IL |
| Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Allan Block
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Allan Block has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Illinois College Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974
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- Dr. Richard Block's office is located at 1160 N Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
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