Avi J. Bernstein, M.D.
The Spine Center, S.C.
1875 Dempster Street #425
Park Ridge, IL 60068-1145
847 698-9330 phone
847 698-1429 fax

Website:
http://www.chicagospine.net
http://www.eSurgeon.com/bernstein

Specialty/Subspecialty: Orthopaedic Surgery/Spinal Surgery

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Education: University of Michigan 1977-1981
Bachelors Degree Biology

Post Graduate Training: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 1981-1985

Internship: UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery 1985-1986

Residency: UCLA Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery 1986-1990

Fellowship: SUNY, Ed. H. Simmons, Buffalo, NY 1990-1991

Professional Society Memberships:
Cervical Spine Research Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Scoliosis Research Society
North American Spine Society
Simmons Surgical Society

Professional Information: Dr. Bernstein is the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and practices full time at LGH on the north side of Chicago in Park Ridge . His practice is exclusively limited to spinal conditions and spinal surgery. In the past, he has served as Secretary, Executive Treasurer , and President of the Simmons Surgical Society.  He is published in Spinal Surgery Techniques and has patents for spinal implants. He participates in clinical trials such as cervical and lumbar disc replacements.