Dr. James M. Mok
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5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL, United States
60637
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Dr. James M. Mok's Credentials
Biography
James Mok, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease. He also cares for patients with cervical stenosis or myelopathy -- conditions in which the spinal cord and nerves become compressed in the neck. In addition, Dr. Mok has a special interest in utilizing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to speed up recovery times after spine surgery. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Mok served as a major in the United States Army, where his duties included caring for members of elite special operations units. He also deployed as the orthopaedic surgeon for a combat support hospital in Iraq. He received notable military awards for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal. Dr. Mok is an accomplished author and has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences on spine diseases and orthopaedic surgery. His recent articles have been published in leading journals in the field including Spine, The Spine Journal and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Education
- Columbia University (Grad. 2003)
- Dartmouth College (Grad. 1998)
Areas of Expertise
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
PLEASE DONT WAIT! End your suffering W/ Dr Mok! I had suffered from Spinal Stenosis for 4 years and I came across Dr Mok. I believe everything happens for a reason and the 4 years I lost was worth every second of pain to have landed in Dr Moks care! Day of operation I was terrified yet Dr Moks entire team held my hands from the time I was put under to when I woke up free of the pain I had suffered so long. He gave me my life back and that is something I can not thank him enough for!
Submitted April 7, 2019