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P. Ronjon Paul, MD

Spine Surgery, The Spine Center

4.8
203 Ratings
Years in Practice: 21 years
Practices In: Naperville
Patients Seen: Adults

Dr. Paul is renowned for his exper­tise in com­plex, min­i­mal­ly inva­sive spine treat­ments. As the region’s most sought-after provider for both physi­cians and their fam­i­lies, he has earned numer­ous acco­lades, includ­ing the Duly Physi­cian of the Year Award, the ​“Cas­tle Con­nol­ly Top Doc” des­ig­na­tion, and con­sis­tent recog­ni­tion by Chica­go Mag­a­zine since 2017.

With a focus on con­ser­v­a­tive care and long-term out­comes, Dr. Paul has been priv­i­leged with the role of Oral Exam­in­er for the Amer­i­can Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. As the found­ing spine sur­geon of the region’s pre­mier mul­ti­dis­ci­pli­nary Spine Cen­ter and Chair Emer­i­tus of the Duly Spine Surgery Depart­ment, his lead­er­ship was rec­og­nized with the Illi­nois Math­e­mat­ics and Sci­ence Acad­e­my Alum­ni Lead­er­ship Award.

Dr. Paul’s exten­sive influ­ence extends beyond the Unit­ed States, as he has taught tech­niques to neu­ro­sur­geons and spinal sur­geons from Asia, Africa, and Europe. His dis­tin­guished rep­u­ta­tion has even attract­ed sur­gi­cal patients from as far away as Hong Kong.

Due to high demand, he has estab­lished a concierge-style prac­tice, sup­port­ed by his skilled clin­i­cal team com­pris­ing Kevin Wright PA‑C, Hay­ley King RN, and Lau­ra Dud­ley RN. Please con­tact his team to facil­i­tate your first appointment.

Locations

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Naperville

120 Spalding Drive

Suite 400

Naperville, Illinois 60540

630-967-2225

(Spine Surgery)

630-967-2225

(The Spine Center)
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General Info
Hospital Affiliations
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oral Examiner
Languages
English, Bengali
Awards & Accolades
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2022
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2021
Chicago Magazine, Top Docs for Fitness Junkies 2020
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2017
Castle Connolly, Top Regional Doctors 2017
Physician of the Year - DuPage Medical Group 2016
Castle Connolly, Top Regional Doctors 2016
Castle Connolly, Top Regional Doctors 2015
Castle Connolly, Top Regional Doctors 2014
Best Rated Orthopedic Surgeon, Illinois at Ratemd.com 2013
Patient's Choice Award, Vitals.com 2013
Patient's Choice Award, Vitals.com 2012
Best Rated Orthopedic Surgeon, Illinois at Ratemd.com 2012
Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Becker's Spine Review 2012
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals.com 2012
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Board of Trustee’s Distinguished Leadership Award 2011
University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopaedics Research Award, First Place-Fellows Section 2003
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Midwest Research Symposium Winner, First Place 2002
American Orthopaedic Association / Zimmer Research 2002
Stryker Spine First Place Research Award 2000
Sofamor-Danek Outstanding Investigator's Award 2000
Graduation with High Honors-Department of Economics, Haverford College 1993
Chicago Business Fellowship Award, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business 1992
University of Chicago Merit Scholar 1989
Clinical Interests

Min­i­mal­ly inva­sive surgery, cer­vi­cal and lum­bar spine surgery

Personal Interests

Fam­i­ly, cycling, ski­ing, golf, fit­ness, travel

Memberships
North American Spine Society American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow and Member Lumbar Spine Research Society
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Education
Publications
School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Graduation Date: 1999 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Chicago Hospital & Clinics Resident In Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowships
University of Wisconsin Spine Surgery
Provider’s Publications
Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. P. Ronjon Paul of the DuPage Medical Group
July 2012
PR Paul, L Juckem, TP Ngo, A Loomis, P Anderson: Non-Viral Mediated Transfection of Human Cervical Disc Chondrocytes, Presented at Cervical Spine Research Society
December 2003
PR Paul, MD, RC Haydon, MD, PhD, H Cheng, MD, PhD, A Ishikawa, MD, PhD, N Nenadovich, MD, W Jiang, BA, L Zhou, MD, PhD, B Breyer, DS, T Feng, MS, P Gupta, MD, TC He, MD, PhD and FM Phillips, MD: "Potential Use of SOX9 Gene Terapy for Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease”. Spine, Volume 28, Supplement 1, Pages 755-763
April 2003
PR Paul, RC Haydon, HN Nenadovich, Ton-Chuan He and Frank M. Phillips: The SOX9 Gene as Potential Therapy for Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease. Presented at AOA, Victoria BC,
June 2002
PR Paul, RC Haydon, HN Nenadovich, B Breyer, P Gupta, Ton-Chuan He and Frank M. Phillips: Potential Use of SOX9 Gene Therapy for Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease. Presented at AOA Residents’ Conference, Memphis, TN
April 2002
FM Phillips, PR Paul, RC Haydon, H, N Nenadovich, TC He: Potential Use of SOX9 Gene Therapy for Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease. Presented at AAOS, Dallas, TX
February 2002
PR Paul, TC He, FM Phillips: Adenoviral Transfer of SOX9 and BMP2 Genes to Human Degenerative Disc Chondrocytes. Presented at NASS, Seattle, WA
November 2001
Treatment by DuPage Medical Group Doctor Merits Trip from China
2000
Back to normal: Minimally invasive procedures help Edward spine patients treat the pain
2000
Illinois Math and Science Academy honors surgeon for leadership
2000
PR Paul, R Hayden, FM Phillips: A Stem Cell Based Model of Lumbar Spinal Fusion in Rabbits. Presented at Current Concepts and Strategies in Spine. Miami, FL
November 1999
PR Paul, E Foster: Sodium and Chloride Transport in the Rat Ileum: An InVitro Study. Presented at Gastroenterological Basic Science Symposium, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL
1992
PR Paul, M Lenz, E Thonar: Chondroitin Sulfate Levels in Human Sera as an Early Indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Presented at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Biochemical Forum, Aurora, IL
May 1989

Clinical Expertise

Procedures

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Laminaplasty (or Laminoplasty), Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy, Conservative Spine Care, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Laminectomy (Cervical) with Fusion, Laminectomy (Cervical, Lumbar and Thoracic), Lateral Interbody Fusion, Lateral Interbody Fusion Microdiscectomy (XLIF), Lumbar Disc Microsurgery, Lumbar Disc Replacement, Microdiscectomy, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive TLIF, Non-Operative Spine Care, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), Revision Spine Surgery, Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusion (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar), Spinal Navigation, Spinal Reconstruction

Conditions

Adult Spinal Deformity, Anatomy of the Spine, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Radiculopathy, Degenerative Disc Disease, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Flatback Syndrome, Foot Drop, Herniated Discs, Low Back Pain, Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica), Myelopathy, Neck Pain, Nerve Pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Slipped Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
203 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
201 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
203 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
203 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
201 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
203 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Excellent experience!"
5
Sep. 22, 2023
"Outstanding visit"
5
Sep. 20, 2023
"Dr. Paul is amazing! He performed my surgery and my recovery was remarkably easy. He has great skill, is insightful, and is empathetic."
5
Sep. 20, 2023
"Wonderful!"
5
Sep. 19, 2023
"Excellent, patient, informative, very understanding"
5
Sep. 2, 2023
"Great experience"
5
Sep. 2, 2023
"Excellent"
5
Aug. 28, 2023
"Fantastic doctor!!"
5
Aug. 24, 2023
"Have had a great experience since I first arrived in February 2023 with cervical spinal stenosis."
5
Aug. 19, 2023
"Excellent. Dr. Paul's office contacted me thru MyChart in response to a request from another doctor. Dr. Paul was prepared, explained what he saw in my xrays and MRI, where I was in the continuum, and what symptoms would require me to schedule another visit."
5
Aug. 14, 2023
"All went well"
5
Aug. 8, 2023
"This was my 12 month (and final) post-op visit following surgery in June 2022. My entire experience with *Dr. Paul and his team was outstanding, and I would highly recommend them!"
5
Jul. 19, 2023
"*Dr. Paul is an excellent physician. I trust him very much."
5
Jul. 17, 2023
"Doctor Paul is a great doctor who is very knowledgeable and kind. Explained everything that I needed to know and understand."
5
Jul. 10, 2023
"GREAT TEAM OF PA'S,RN'S, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS AND OF COURSE DR. RON JON PAUL."
5
Jul. 10, 2023
"The doctor was outstanding. He listened and explained. "
5
Jul. 8, 2023
"Dr Paul was very thorough and collaborative. Not only did he chat with me, he reached out to the pulmonologist for more information. Was compassionate and direct when discussing surgical outcomes."
5
Jun. 24, 2023
"Very pleased with everyone involved with my operation and follow up"
5
May. 31, 2023
"Dr. Ronjohn Paul and his staff could not be more efficient, giving us so much good information at our meetings with Dr. Paul and in the actual class on this back surgery. Always patiently answered questions and gave clear information on what we should expect and how to handle it. The surgery was much less painful and the recovering so much better handled than I expected. I give the ENTIRE TEAM an EXCELLENT grade!"
5
May. 31, 2023
"I received excellent care from the doctor and his assistant."
5
May. 20, 2023
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