3 Best Neurosurgeons in Chicago, IL

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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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TYLER R. KOSKI, MD

CENTER FOR SPINE HEALTH AT NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
259 East Erie Street, Suite 1450,
Chicago, IL 60611 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

Craniovertebral Junction Disorders Spinal Congenital Disease Spinal Deformities Spine Degenerative Disease Spine Revision Surgery Spine Surgery Spine Trauma Spine Tumors Cerebrovascular Surgery Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Neuromodulation and Functional Neurosurgery Acoustic Neuroma Acute Spinal Cord Injury Adult Scoliosis Brain Tumors Cavernous Malformations Central Pain Syndrome Cerebral Aneurysm Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Cerebral Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Degenerative Spine Conditions Extracranial Arteriovenous Malformations Failed Back Surgery Gliomas

"Dr. Tyler R. Koski earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2000. He completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2006. Dr. Tyler R. Koski finished a neurological surgery residency and fellowship in complex spinal disorders and spinal deformity at Northwestern University. He has 25 years of experience in the neurological field, and his primary focus is on craniovertebral junction disorders, spinal congenital disease, and deformities. He holds board-certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tyler R. Koski has particular clinical and research interests in scoliosis and spinal deformity, revision surgery, the spinal column, and spinal cord tumors. He works as an associate professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Tyler R. Koski is a member of the medical staff at Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern McHenry, Huntley and Woodstock Hospitals, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

2026 Update: Dr. Tyler R. Koski is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group. He is a member of the Advisory Board at Spine CME.org, and the Medical Advisory Board Service at Seaspine. He holds memberships in the North American Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and Congress of Neurological Surgeons."

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License #1124041603

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Sepehr B. Sani, MD - Chicago, IL Neurosurgeons
Sepehr B. Sani, MD - Chicago, IL Neurosurgeons
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SEPEHR B. SANI, MD

RUSH NEUROSURGERY
1520 West Harrison Street, 6th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60607 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

Deep Brain Stimulation Depression Dystonia Epilepsy Epilepsy Surgery Essential Tremor Essential Tremor Surgery Headache MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease Surgery Pediatric Epilepsy Robotic Surgery Tourette Syndrome Trigeminal Neuralgia Vagus Nerve Stimulation Hemifacial Spasm

"Dr. Sepehr B. Sani graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He did his residency and internship at Rush University Medical Center. He finished his fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Sepehr B. Sani has extensive experience with cranial neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. He has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He is the associate director of the residency program at Rush Medical College. Dr. Sepehr B. Sani is the Director of the Stereotactic & Functional Fellowship Program. He communicates with patients in English and Persian.

2026 Update: He focuses on his clinical interests, which include deep brain stimulation, vagal nerve stimulation, epilepsy surgery, temporal lobectomy, microvascular decompression, and corpus callosotomy. He holds clinical affiliations with Rush University Medical Center. He also sees patients at Rush Oak Brook, located at 2011 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL."

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Medical College of Ohio Medical student award in neurological surgery in 2001
Distinguished Scholar Award in 1997
License # 036-110500

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Emergency Room Visit $1,708
Observation $84
Private Room (Per Day) $2,016

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JAMES P. CHANDLER, MD

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE LOU AND JEAN MALNATI BRAIN TUMOR INSTITUTE
675 North St Clair Street, Suite 20-100, Galter Pavilion,
Chicago, IL 60611 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

Benign Brain Tumor Glioma Malignant Brain Tumor Pituitary Disorders Skull Base Surgery Spine Surgery Stereotactic Radiosurgery Trigeminal Neuralgia Hemifacial Spasm Cholesteatomas Cholesterol Granulomas Colloid Cysts Hemangioblastomas Cerebral Metastatic Disease Acoustic Neuroma Acute Spinal Cord Injury Adult Scoliosis Brain Tumors Cavernous Malformations Central Pain Syndrome Cerebral Aneurysm Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Cerebral Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Degenerative Disease Degenerative Spine Conditions Lymphatic/Venous Malformations Meningioma Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas

"Dr. James P. Chandler graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He specializes in skull base surgery and neurosurgical oncology. He practices at the Northwestern Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute. Dr. James P. Chandler is a certified neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He also works as a professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. James P. Chandler is affiliated with Central DuPage Hospital, Delnor Hospital, Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Physician Network, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is fluent in English and Dutch.

2026 Update: He also serves as a Lavin/Fates Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine. His clinical practice is focused on providing compassionate care to patients with spine and brain tumors, with a focus on skull base tumors and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed more than 6,000 successful brain surgeries."

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License #036088087

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(312) 695-4360 (312) 695-6200

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