Kenneth S. Heiferman, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Kenneth S. Heiferman, M.D., is a member of Chicago
Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN),
a founding member of the CINN Institute for Spine Care,
and an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Rush Medical
College, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
A board-certified neurosurgeon with nearly 20 years of
experience, Dr. Heiferman treats the full spectrum of
neurosurgical disorders. He is an authority on the surgical
and non-surgical treatment of back and neck problems.
He is well versed in sophisticated instrumentation techniques
used in complex spine reconstruction as well as minimally
invasive procedures and artificial disc replacement
surgery, which have shown to reduce post-operative pain
and speed recovery time. Dr. Heiferman is highly regarded
for his conservative approach to patient care. He recommends
invasive surgery only when non-surgical or minimally
invasive alternatives have been unsuccessful or ruled
inappropriate. Dr. Heiferman also has a special interest
and expertise in caring for patients with trigeminal
neuralgia and peripheral nerve diseases such as carpal
tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve disorders.
Dr. Heiferman earned his medical degree in 1982 from
Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Heiferman remained at Northwestern, where he undertook
his general surgery internship and neurological surgery
residency. After completing his residency in 1988, Dr.
Heiferman held a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology
at CINN. He joined the CINN medical staff in 1989.
Keenly interested in the development of new neurosurgical
tools, Dr. Heiferman has conducted research on the use
of lasers in neurosurgery. He has served as chair of
the neuroscience section for the Society of Photo Optical
Instrumentation Engineers and holds memberships in several
professional organizations, including the American Medical
Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons,
Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American
Spine Society.
Dr. Heiferman can be reached at CINN
at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of
Chicago, 773/250-0400, or CINN-Elmhurst
Memorial Center for Health, 630/758-8650.
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