Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a top 10 hospital in the U.S. and the No. 1 hospital in Chicago and Illinois, as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report 2021 – 2022 Honor Roll of America’s Best Hospitals. Northwestern Medicine provides patients with access to world-class medical care, delivered in state-of-the-art facilities offering leading-edge treatment options.
Northwestern Medicine has 11 hospitals, more than 200 outpatient clinical sites, more than 33,000 employees, and more than 4,000 practicing physicians on the medical staff.
Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Excellence
Northwestern Memorial Hospital has one of the top-ranked Orthopaedics programs in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021 – 2022. Northwestern Medicine Center for Comprehensive Orthopaedic and Spine Care (CCOSC) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a premier destination for musculoskeletal services. Featuring state-of-the-art imaging and operating room facilities, our diverse team of medical specialists includes orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, physiatrists and radiologists. This fosters an ideal collaborative environment to help ensure accurate diagnoses, better patient outcome and streamlined care.
The centre specializes in hip and knee replacement offering advanced care with
systematic approach designed to ensure each patient’s condition is treated in the
most effective manner possible. Within a caring environment, the dedicated team
treats the most complex adult hip and knee issues, striving to optimize patient satisfaction, improve outcomes, minimize complications and enable shorter hospital stays.
Feature Care Areas of Orthopaedics
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma
- Orthopaedic oncology
- Foot and Ankle
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow
- Geriatric Fractures
- Osteoporosis
The centre also specializes in spine surgeries, including correction of spine deformities and complex revision surgeries offering a unique model for spine care where orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons collaborate in the same clinic in order to meet each patient’s individual needs.
The Spine Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital uses the latest surgical techniques and technology, including regenerative- and nanotechnology-based bone graft substitutes, computer navigated surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for the management of:
- Disc herniation
- Spine fractures
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal deformity
- Spine tumours and cancer of the spine
- Sports-related spine injuries
- Rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders of the spine
Terrance D. Peabody, MD Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Edwin Warner Ryerson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Peabody is an orthopaedic oncologist. His research and clinical expertise focus on the treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft-tissue tumours, including limb salvage surgery and functional restoration for adult and paediatric patients. Dr. Peabody belongs to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the North American Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, where he has served as president.
Dr. Peabody earned his medical degree and completed his residency and internship at University of California-Irvine. He completed a fellowship at University of Chicago. Dr. Peabody is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Northwestern Medicine International Health
Northwestern Medicine International Health helps to connect patients and caregivers to the most advanced medical care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and its affiliates, while driving innovation and growth in hospitals and clinics worldwide.
With a dual focus on the patient and supporting the global development of healthcare, Northwestern Medicine International Health works to create outstanding patient care worldwide.
Serving patients and caregivers from over 100 countries, those coming to North-western Medicine for treatment are welcomed with personal support and assistance throughout their healthcare journey.
For more information
Hassan El Banna, MD, MSHSM, Chief International Executive for NM Business Development, International Health, Northwestern Medicine
+1 202 812 8822 hassan.elbanna@nm.org https://www.northwesterninternationalhealth.com/
