Jerome L. Kolavo, M.D. graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Postgraduate training included an internship at the University of Illinois Hospital and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center and joined OAD Orthopaedics in 1990.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Kolavo specializes in spinal surgery, including microsurgery of the lumbar and cervical spine, reconstructive spinal surgery, and spinal deformity surgery.

Dr. Kolavo is a fellow of the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the International College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the North American Spine Society and a candidate member of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Kolavo is a clinical instructor of orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern University Medical School and maintains medical staff privileges at Central DuPage Hospital, Edward Hospital, and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

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