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With more than 1900 primary care physicians and specialists, NorthShore University HealthSystem offers a team of experts representing a vast array of specialties, you have a choice of leading medical experts for you to select from for your care.

Eldin Esref Karaikovic, M.D., Ph.D.

Eldin Esref Karaikovic, M.D., Ph.D.
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Personal Bio

Treatment Philosophy

I treat my patients as my family. I do not perform spine surgery to change their backs, but to improve patients' lifestyles and quality of life.

Personal Interests

I like to travel the world, training surgeons at highly respected medical centers as well as surgeons at local hospitals in developing world countries. I am a member of Health Volunteers Overseas, and am fluent in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
Conditions & Procedures

Conditions

Adult Spinal Deformity, Disc Herniation, Sacroiliac Joint Disorders, Spinal Stenosis Management, Spinal Trauma, Spine Sports Medicine

Procedures

Artificial Disc Replacement, Complex Spinal Surgery, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques, Neck Surgery
General Information

Gender

Male

Affiliation

NorthShore Medical Group

Expertise

Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Academic Rank

Clinical Assistant Professor

Languages

Bosnian, Croatian, English, Serbian

Board Certified

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Service

Spine Surgery
Education, Training & Fellowships

Medical School

University of Sarajevo School of Medicine, 1983

Internship

University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997

Residency

University of Sarajevo - Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 University of Missouri-Columbia, 2002

Fellowship

Queens Medical Center, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 University of Missouri-Columbia, 1993
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NorthShore Medical Group

1000 Central St.
Suite 880
Evanston, IL 60201
847.866.7846 847.733.5060 fax This location is wheelchair accessible.
B

NorthShore Medical Group

777 Park Ave. West
Suite 1241
Highland Park, IL 60035
847.866.7846 847.733.5060 fax This location is wheelchair accessible.
C

NorthShore Medical Group

2150 Pfingsten Rd.
Suite 3000
Glenview, IL 60026
847.866.7846 847.733.5060 fax This location is wheelchair accessible.

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