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Dr. Thomas A. Mcnally, MD
Orthopedist
Thomas A. McNally, MD, is the medical director of the Spine Center at the Chicago Center for Orthopedics and Robotic-Assisted Surgery. He is an expert in non-operative and operative care of the spine. He emphasizes a patient first philosophy when treating patients. Dr. McNally utilizes a team approach to provide his patients with comprehensive support for all aspects of their spine health management.
Dr. McNally specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, including pediatric and adult spine surgery, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.
After graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. McNally completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He is fellowship trained at Rush University Medical Center in comprehensive spinal care, the University of Chicago in minimally invasive spine procedures, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Chicago for pediatric spine and scoliosis management.
Dr. McNally is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the Scoliosis Research Society. He is a member of the North American Spine Society.
Dr. McNally specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, including pediatric and adult spine surgery, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.
After graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. McNally completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He is fellowship trained at Rush University Medical Center in comprehensive spinal care, the University of Chicago in minimally invasive spine procedures, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Chicago for pediatric spine and scoliosis management.
Dr. McNally is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the Scoliosis Research Society. He is a member of the North American Spine Society.
28 years
Experience
Dr. Thomas A. Mcnally, MD
- Chicago, State
- University of Chicago Hospital
- Accepting new patients
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