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Denise E. Crute, MD - Rockford, IL Neurosurgeons - Doctor Portrait Image
3+ YEARS ON TBR

DENISE E. CRUTE, MD

(4.5 Score)
CEVENE CARE CLINIC
5666 East State Street, Suite 101,
Rockford, IL 61114 Directions

Since 1988

Specialty:

✓Blood Clot Removal ✓Aneurysm ✓Brain Tumor Removal ✓Glioblastoma ✓Trigeminal Neuralgia ✓Complex Brain and Spine Surgery

" Dr. Denise E. Crute earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She is a board-certified neurosurgeon and fellowship-trained neurointensivist. Dr. Denise E. Crute has served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She has over 35 years of experience in the neurosurgery field. Dr. Denise E. Crute also served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. She practices at Cevine Care Clinic, which focuses on restoring your health in an effort to improve your quality of life.

2026 Highlights: She has expertise in treating spinal stenosis and spondylosis, among other conditions."

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License #036092698

Contact:

(815) 639-9900

By Appointment

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Michael Wemhoff, MD - Rockford, IL Neurosurgeons - Doctor Portrait Image

MICHAEL WEMHOFF, MD

(4.5 Score)
UW HEALTH N BELL SCHOOL RD MEDICAL CENTER NEUROSURGERY AND SPINE SURGERY CLINI
3505 North Bell School Road,
Rockford, IL 61114 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

✓Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery ✓Minimally Invasive Decompression ✓Discectomy ✓Artificial Disc Placement ✓Spinal Fusion ✓Surgical Treatment of Spondylosis ✓Surgical Treatment of Spondylolisthesis ✓Surgical Treatment of Spinal Stenosis ✓Treatment of Neck Pain ✓Treatment of Back Pain ✓Treatment of Herniated Discs

“ 2026 Highlights: Dr. Michael Wemhoff is a neurosurgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois, and is affiliated with UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He has expertise in treating spinal fusion, among other conditions. He attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine for medical school and completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center from 2011 to 2018. He has published research on spinal surgery, cerebrovascular conditions, brain and skull-base disorders, arteriovenous malformations, and related neurosurgical topics.”

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License #036146927

Contact:

(779) 696-1900

Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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DENISE E. CRUTE, MD REVIEWS

Dr. Crute is absolutely the most skilled, dedicated and caring doctor I have experienced, in over 15 yrs, visiting numerous doctors (skilled & unskilled) for my chronic joint pain suffering from advanced arthritis in 4 or more joints. Dr. Crute successfully treated my chronic pain, ablated nerves in my knee with injections sometimes weekly from ~2019-2023 treated and managed my pain in nearly 100 visits before I relocated 3-4 hrs away I regret not being able to continue treatment with her as she is one of the best & most exceptional, intellegent & dedicated doctor in her field. Her offices were always clean, convenient and full of new, hightech advanced equipment (fullsize flouroscopy & xray), a fully staffed PT department with skilled assistants & nurses who were always helpful, pleasant and ensured I wasn't waiting too long and that my visit was positive and succssful. I give my highest recommendations to Dr. Crute and her team.

Our son, Johnnie Hagerman (30) went to surgery with Dr Crute and another doctor she was assisting. They found a aneurysm at the top of his spinal column. After 11 hour surgery, she showed us pictures of what they found. They truly saved his life ! He should have died with it. She wrote a paper about this case and went back to Northwestern University for a presentation about it. I have a copy in his files. God bless Dr Denise Crute.

I had a great visit with Dr Crute. She got to the bottom of my pain and set a course of treatment.

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MICHAEL WEMHOFF, MD REVIEWS

Staff was extremely friendly and even let me know that the Dr was running a little behind. I have never had that at my normal Dr office. I usually need to go and ask them how much longer. Dr. Wemhoff himself was very thorough and patient with my questions. I didnt feel rushed in the least. The surgery went well but I am still having other issues that are not directly linked to the surgery...instead of writing me off as a successful surgery, Dr Wemhoff, is continuing to help me by extending PT, prescribing meds, letting me know some things that may help and referring me to another specialist...The way the world is going right now I am so happy to have a surgeon and an office that is there for their patients. Thank you.

I wish I could give more than a five star rating. Dr. Wemhoff is fantastic. My Mom was slowly becoming paralyzed from the waist down. She had several evaluations from other doctors with no source of the problem determined. Dr. Wemhoff found the cause and performed surgery. My Mom is 94 years old. She went from being confined to a wheel chair and headed to an assisted living facility to being able to walk and stay in her two story home with no issues. Dr. Wemhoff is a hero to our family!.

Dr. Wemhoff is amazing. He did my lower back surgery last year. I trust him fully with my treatment plans. He really listens to what I am experiencing with the other problem areas and always has a plan in place when I come in for my appointment. I cannot stress enough how wonderful he and is staff are and how cared for I feel.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DENISE E. CRUTE, MD Total Inspection Points: 108/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Images: 8
Complete Info: 8
Contact Info: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Social Media: 9
Insurance : 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MICHAEL WEMHOFF, MD Total Inspection Points: 107/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Business Images: 8
Complete Info: 8
Experience: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Social Media: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10