Mohamad Bydon, MD
Mohamad Bydon, MD
Stahl Professor of Neuroscience in the Wallman Society of Fellows of Neurological Surgery
Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Chicago - River East
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Mohamad Bydon, MD, is a compassionate and highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in complex spinal conditions. International patients from global destinations, as well as national patients from across the United States, seek his expertise in robotic, minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. He offers advanced, patient-centered care for diseases of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine:
- Robotic spinal surgery
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Endoscopic spinal surgery
- Degenerative spine disease
- Spinal tumors
- Back and neck pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal instability and spondylolisthesis
- Myelopathy and radiculopathy
- Spinal deformities
- Spinal cord injuries
- Herniated discs
- Scoliosis
Dr. Bydon is dedicated to providing personalized care that prioritizes both effective treatment and quality of life. By using leading-edge techniques, he minimizes recovery time, maximizes precision and reduces hospital stays. These advanced procedures help patients return to their daily activities more quickly and with greater confidence.
Known for his commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Bydon listens carefully to his patients' concerns and explains surgical options in clear, simple terms. He ensures that each patient fully understands their condition and the treatments available, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. Dr. Bydon works closely with his patients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their unique symptoms, limitations and healthcare goals.
As a committed researcher, Dr. Bydon is at the forefront of advancing spine surgery techniques. His work focuses on improving surgical outcomes and exploring new methods to enhance patient recovery. A national leader in large data analytics and surgical outcomes, he has directed national neurosurgical data registries encompassing over 400,000 spinal and cranial surgeries.
Additionally, Dr. Bydon has led large Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials for the regenerative treatment of spinal cord injury through the use of stem cells. He has over 600 peer-reviewed publications and is an international thought leader in spinal surgery, neurosurgical outcomes and spinal cord regeneration. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons, sharing his expertise and dedication to excellence in the field.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Chiari Malformation
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Cervical & Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Spine Tumors
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Deformities
- Scoliosis
- Back and Neck Pain
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Yale School of Medicine
Internship
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Academy of Neurological Surgery
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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