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Meet Raed F. Abusuwwa, DO
About me
- Secondary languages: Arabic
- Gender:
- Clinical interests: Back & NeckBack and NeckBack and Neck DisordersBack and Neck PainBack and Neck SurgeryBack PainBack ProblemsComplex Spinal ReconstructionComplex Spine DisordersComplex Traumatic Spinal DisordersCranial Surgery, CraniotomyLow Back Pain, Lumbar ConditionsMazor X Robotic Guidance SystemMinimally Invasive Spine Surgeries, Minimally Invasive SurgerySkull Base SurgerySkull Base SurgerySpinal Disorders, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal SyrinxSpineSpine SurgerySpine Tumor Sugery, Spine TumorsSpine, Spine Surgery, Spine TraumaSpondylolisthesisSpondylosisThoracis SurgeryThoracis Surgery
- Related website: https://www.advocatehealth.com
Credentials
Education
- Residency: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County, Neurological Surgery
- Internship: PBCGME / West Palm Hospital
- Medical School: Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Hospital affiliations
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Insurance accepted
- AAH Preferred – Team Member Plan
- AAH Select – Team Member Plan
- AARP Medicare Advantage Access HMO
- Aetna Better Health Premier Plan MMAI
- Aetna Coventry (Aetna Medicare) HMO
- Aetna EPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS
- Aetna Medicare HMO
- Aetna Medicare POS
- Aetna Medicare PPO
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan PPO
- Aetna NAP - PPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna Premier Care Network
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna State of Illinois HMO
- Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus
- Aetna State of Illinois PPO
- Aetna Value Performance Network
- Beech Street Network PPO
- Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA)
- Benefits Services and Systems, Inc
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Cross Community FHP
- Blue Cross Community ICP
- Blue Cross Community MMAI
- Blue Cross HMO Illinois
- Blue Cross Med Select PPO
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage HMO-POS
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO
- Blue Medicare Advocate Health HMO
- Blue Precision HMO
- BlueCare Direct
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna APWU Health Plan Open Access Plus
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna Health Partners POS
- Cigna Healthspring True Choice PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna NALC Health Benefits Plan
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna Open Access POS
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna-HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO
- Cofinity PPO
- Coventry / FirstHealth
- Coventry Health Care HMO
- Coventry Health Care Open Access POS
- Coventry Health Care POS
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- First Health Network PPO
- FirstHealth / Coventry Personal Care
- Galaxy Health Network PPO
- Great West Healthcare - Cigna EPO
- Great West Healthcare - Cigna PPO
- HealthLink PPO
- HealthSmart Preferred PPO
- HST Care Connect EPO
- HST Care Connect PPO
- Humana Choice POS
- Humana Community Select HMO
- Humana HMO
- Humana Illinois CCN HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Gold Plus HMO
- Humana Medicare Supplement Plan
- Humana MMAI
- Humana National HMO
- Humana National POS
- Humana National POS - Open Access
- Humana POS
- Humana PPO
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Meridian MMAI
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- SEIU – Local 4 HMO
- SEIU – Local 4 PPO
- SIHO PPO
- Tricare Prime
- UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC)
- UHC / AARP Medicare Advantage Value HMO - POS
- UHC / AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UHC / AARP Medicare Complete Plan 1 HMO
- UHC / AARP Medicare Complete Plan 2 HMO
- UHC / AARP Medicare Supplement
- UHC National Railway Carriers & United Transportation Union Health and Welfare
- UHC Railroad Employees National Health & Welfare Plan
- UHC/ AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- UniCare PPO
- Union Health Services, Inc.
- Union Medical Care PPO
- United Health One Golden Rule
- United Healthcare Charter HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO
- United Healthcare Choice PPO
- United Healthcare Core PPO
- United Healthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- United Healthcare Indemnity
- United Healthcare Medica
- United Healthcare Medicare Complete Assure PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate HMO
- United Healthcare NexusACO OA
- United Healthcare NexusACO R
- United Healthcare Options PPO
- United Healthcare Oxford
- Wellcare Health Plans HMO
Ratings and reviews
Overall rating
based on patient ratings.
Comments
Everyone at this office was polite and very kind.
very impersonal. spoke with provider for all of 5 minutes
staff came across annoyed during follow-up calls, also contradictory advice
The neurosurgeon I saw was thorough as he did a physical, went over my MRI results and recommended surgery
it was a wonderful experience during a scary time for me. Everyone in the office was competent and looking out for my best interest. They squeezed me in at the last minute to have an appointment and surgery I was not expecting. besides their expertise they were kind people with a fantastic bedside manner. I was very thankful that they caught my issues in time.
I was there for a specific health issue that has led to this provider. We discussed the tests he wanted completed before we sit down and discuss what is to be done. He and his team were very helpful during the entire visit.
Nothing bad. It was a good experience and I look forward to our next visit when the testing is completed.
Dr. Abusuwwa and his entire team are great. Dr. Abusuwwa explained everything to me and answered all of my questions. He and his entire staff are very kind and caring.
Excellent experience all around.
dr abussuwwa saved my lifehe learned from dr X who performed spine surgery on me 22 years ago
dr abussuwwa is fantasticI would recommend him to everybody
Dr. A and his staff are fantastic.
-Front desk staff were great/very helpful. -Medical assistant not very personable and tried to take B/P over bulky hoodie - didn't ever verify my identity.
Great as always.
I was scared and the staff made me feel so comfortable I was amazed
very thurough and attention to detail. Friendly and up beat. explains things so you can understand and answers questions
My experience was good Dr. Abusuwwa made me feel very good about the surgery in order to improve my health.
The provider was very thorough and informative.
The doctor and his nurses, receptionists where all very nice and accommodating.
Dr. Abusuwwa made sure that my recovery from a microdiscectomy was going well. He was very thorough and kind. I was very impressed with his work and his terrific bedside manner. High praise.
Courteous explained reason for CT's, MRI's & injection that he was ordering with saying that results of the above will be discussed @ follow up appt.
Showed compassion towards my post op condition and explained clearly and assured of full recovery. Allowed me to ask questions and answered them to my satisfaction.
He explained everything and took great care of me.
Dr. Abusuwwa is an excellent medical provider. He listens to my concerns, does a thorough examination, reviews medical tests (MRI, X-Ray) and discusses best options.
Nice and approachable!
He was very helpful in explaining the surgery that would be needed for improvement to my back. He made it easy to understand and was helpful in alleviating my concerns.
he and his staff were very kind, patient and helped alleviate my fears
Well mannered; showed compassion & helped alleviate fear I _____ & assured I positive results.
Excellent and professional service and follow up
Offfice was extremely busy.
I would say this doctor and his staff were excellent to work with.
saw him for a report of an MRI that turned out to be a false MRI report he was a great doctor and ordered more testing to be sure if his findings
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