Jerome L. Kolavo, MD
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Practice Focus Areas
- Microdiscectomy
- Reconstructive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Revision Surgery
- Spine Trauma
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1983
- Internship:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1984McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1985
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1989
- Fellowships:
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Rush University Medical Center - 1990
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalNorthwestern Medicine Surgery Center
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
July 22, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kolavo is very experienced, well respected by his peers, takes the time to listen to your medical issues and questions, and provides well thought out medical conclusion and options for treatment.
May 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kolavo is extremely caring and listens very patiently to any questions explaining very throughly his answers . He is very motivating to do the recommended treatment as well because he explains everything so well and is very caring .
May 12, 2023
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_border1. Your inquiry is premature. Until I follow up on Dr. Kolavo's recommendations, I can't really evaluate the services I received from him. 2. Dr. Kolavo's "bedside manner' is abysmal. He delivered bad news in a manner totally devoid of warmth or compassion. He offered several options for treatment but did not give me nearly enough information to meaningfully compare the ramifications of each, and I was too overwhelmed by the diagnosis to come up with appropriate questions on the spot.
January 31, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is an Amazing Dr. With great knowledge and explanation of care and makes you feel informed and so comfortable I never felt this way 💯 percent he has my best interest before anything else. God Bless you Dr. K
December 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Kolavo was so knowledgeable and thorough. It was the most thorough exam I have had in over a year. He knew what to look for to distinguish between hip and back pain. He put my doubts to rest. He also addressed my pain and gave me a plan to get through the holidays and beyond.
September 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr kolavo was very everything during office visits and talking about the surgery facts about the surgery the outcome of a surgery what you'll need to do before and after surgery and what to expect very thorough I very much like that situation Dr kolavo is a great surgeon and that's why I went to him and I think him so much for what he does
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Ownership or Investment Interests
Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies
- Nanovis
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- Nanovis
External Professional Relationships
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