Dr. Kern Singh

Dr. Kern Singh, MD

Dr. Kern Singh is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.

Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at RUSH (appointed 2024), Director of the Division of Spine Surgery at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Orthopedic spine surgery corrects deformity and relieves nerve pressure to reduce pain and improve function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Kern Singh

Full Name: Kern Singh, MD
Credentials: MD
Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Subspecialty: Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery
Current Role: Director, Division of Spine Surgery, MOR
Years in Practice: At Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush since 2005
Languages: English
Gender: Male
New Patients: Not confirmed
Telehealth: Not confirmed
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush – Chicago

Address: 1611 W Harrison St, Orthopedic Building, Chicago, IL

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush – Joliet

Address: 963 129th Infantry Dr, Joliet, IL 60435

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush – Munster

Address: 9200 Calumet Ave, Suite 300, Munster, IN 46321

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush – Oak Brook

Address: 2011 York Rd, Suite 1500, Oak Brook, IL

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Endoscopic (suture-less) spine surgery
Outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery
Motion-preserving surgery and spinal disc replacement
Failed back and neck surgery
Degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Spinal tumors and adult spinal deformity
Non-narcotic spine surgery pathways

Education and Training

Undergraduate: BS, Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: MD, Jefferson Medical College
Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Rush University Medical Center
Fellowship: Combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship, Emory University

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships: Fellow, AAOS; North American Spine Society
Hospital Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

Chair of the Spine Program Committee for the AAOS Annual Meeting (2017-2020)
Co-Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
Best Paper at the North American Spine Society 2016 Annual Meeting; Cervical Spine Research Society traveling fellow
Designs minimally invasive spinal instrumentation; editor of Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery
More than 300 peer-reviewed papers

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Kern Singh known for?

Dr. Kern Singh is known for minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.

Where does Dr. Kern Singh practice?

He sees patients with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, Joliet and Oak Brook, Illinois, and in Munster, Indiana.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Kern Singh?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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Dr. Kern Singh

Dr. Kern Singh, MD