Dr. Howard An, MD
Dr. Howard An, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Rush University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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What I do mostly at Rush is really taking care of patients with various spinal problems. Just because patients come to see me in my office, that doesn't mean that all discussion is restrict to surgery. We have various options: non-surgical, surgical....read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Jefferson Med College
Fellowship Hospital, 1989Mc Ohio
Residency Hospital, 1988Mc Ohio
Internship Hospital, 1983University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences
Medical School, 1982
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COVID-19 and the rise of virtual medicine in spine surgery: a worldwide study, 2021-01-16
Lactoferricin Enhances BMP7-Stimulated Anabolic Pathways in Intervertebral Disc Cells, 2013-04-30
Regional distribution of computed tomography attenuation across the lumbar endplate, 2021-10-27
Three-dimensional distribution of CT attenuation in the lumbar spine pedicle wall, 2021-01-18
In VivoThree-Dimensional Morphometric Analysis of the Lumbar Foramen in Healthy Subjects, 2014-07-15
Effects of Axial Torsion on Disc Height Distribution: an In Vivo Study, 2016-04-06
Cytokine Inhibitors Upregulate Extracellular Matrix Anabolism of Human Intervertebral Discs under Alginate Beads and Alginate-Embedded Explant Cultures, 2023-08-02
Lumbar Facet Joint Subchondral Bone Density in Low Back Pain and Asymptomatic Subjects, 2019-10-30
Annulus fibrosus cells express and utilize C-C chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) for migration, 2017-01-17
Micro-computed tomography analysis of the lumbar pedicle wall, 2021-07-08
MicroRNA-146a reduces IL-1 dependent inflammatory responses in the intervertebral disc, 2014-10-12
Histological Features of Endplates of the Mammalian Spine From Mice to Men, 2014-03-01
Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy in Asymptomatic and Chronic Low Back Pain Subjects, 2015-05-26
Changes in Lumbar Endplate Area and Concavity Associated with Disc Degeneration, 2018-10-01
Action of fibroblast growth factor-2 on the intervertebral disc, 2008-04-24
Intervertebral Disc Cells Produce Interleukins Found in Patients with Back Pain, 2015-09-02
COVID -19: Current and future challenges in spine care and education - a worldwide study, 2020-08-28
The Action of Resveratrol, a Phytoestrogen Found in Grapes, on the Intervertebral Disc, 2008-11-15
Characterization of degenerative human facet joints and facet joint capsular tissues, 2015-06-25
IGF-1 Synergizes with BMP7-Mediated Anabolism In Bovine Intervertebral Disc Cells, 2010-08-30
Provider confidence in the telemedicine spine evaluation: results from a global study, 2020-11-22
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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