I am here to help each patient with their problem, whether it be surgical or non-surgical. Many spine problems can be complex, others are simple. With 29 years of experience, I will lend a hand to those in need. By staying in touch with state of the art technology blended with a caring approach, we strive to give each and every patient the best experience possible.
Steven Mather, MD
Spine Surgery, The Spine Center
Years in Practice:
33
years
Practices In:
Lockport, Westmont
Patients Seen:
Adults
Locations
Languages
English
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive surgery, revision surgery, failed back syndrome, microsurgery, computer-aided surgery
Personal Interests
Astrophysics, fishing, exercise, golf, music
Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
North American Spine Society
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, Hinsdale
Edward Hospital
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
School
University of Illinois
Graduation Date:
1985
Degree:
MD
Residency
Marcopa County Hospital
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Case Western Reserve University
Orthopaedics
Provider’s Publications
The One Year Results of the STAC minimally invasive lumbar fusion
September 2019
Provider’s Research
Developed the STAC technique for minimally invasive lumbar fusion
9 patents on spinal devices or techniques
Procedures
Anterior Cervical Corpectomy, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Cervical Disc Replacement, Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy, Cervical Laminaplasty (or Laminoplasty), Hernia Surgery, Laminectomy (Cervical) with Fusion, Laminectomy (Cervical, Lumbar and Thoracic), Lateral Interbody Fusion Microdiscectomy (XLIF), Lumbar Corpectomy, Lumbar Disc Microsurgery, Lumbar Disc Replacement, Microdiscectomy, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive TLIF, Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), Spinal Fusion (Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar)
Conditions
Cervical Radiculopathy, Degenerative Disc Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Herniated Discs, Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica), Spinal Infection, Spondylolisthesis
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