Hinsdale Orthopaedics

Michael R. Zindrick, M.D.

Spine

Partner & Staff Physician, Hinsdale Orthopaedics

Dr. Zindrick is one of the leading spine surgeons in the United States. He has dedicated the last 25 years of his career treating patients with back and spine disorders. As Clinical Director of the Hines VA Hospital and Hinsdale Hospital Spinal Surgery and Research Fellowship Program, he is actively involved in training other spinal surgeons from around the world. A noted author and researcher in the field of spine care, Dr. Zindrick is continually invited to internationally speak and present his research findings.

Dr. Zindrick joined Hinsdale Orthopaedics in 1985 after finishing his Orthopaedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Zindrick completed spine surgery fellowship training at Long Beach Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, California. During his career with Hinsdale Orthopaedics, Dr. Zindrick has held the position of Clinical Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Loyola University and has acted as faculty course participant at universities, hospitals and orthopaedic associations internationally.

Dr. Zindrick has served as an examiner for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was a reviewing editor for SPINE journal and has also served as past program Chairman for the North American Spine Society. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the North American Spine Society and the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine.

Medical School:	Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Internship:	Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Residency:	Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Fellowship:	Spine Surgery, Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA
Board Certification:	Orthopaedic Surgery and Spinal Surgery
Areas of Specialty:	Adult and Pediatric Disorders of the Spine Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spinal Fusion
Current & Previous Appointments:	Partner, Hinsdale Orthopaedics Staff Physician, Hinsdale Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Program Chairman, North American Spine Society, 2007 Annual Meeting Clinical Director, Research and Spinal Surgery Fellowship Program Journal reviewer, SPINE, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, The Spine Journal Author/co-author of Orthopaedic-related research publications and text books Regional, national and international guest lecturer
Professional Memberships:	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Illinois State Medical Society North American Spine Society International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine American Orthopaedic Association Scoliosis Research Society

Clinical Support Staff:

Kelly A. Richter, MS, PA-C

Dr. Zindrick has office hours at the following locations:

Hinsdale