Dr. Paul has a rapidly growing reputation as an expert for performance and research in complex cervical and lumbar spine reconstruction with an emphasis on optimal long-term outcomes and sustainability.
He is actively involved in instructional activities teaching minimally invasive techniques to neurosurgeons and spinal surgeons from around the country as well as Asia, Africa and Europe.
Armed with his passion for excellence, decades of research, countless accolades and recognition, Dr. Paul helps pave the way for the future of multidisciplinary spine care. Along with his experienced team of Physician Assistants and Nurses, Dr. Paul presents patients with a truly unique and contemporary approach to minimally-invasive spine treatment and surgery.
Dr. Paul has a rapidly growing reputation as an expert for performance and research in complex cervical and lumbar spine reconstruction with an emphasis on optimal long-term outcomes and sustainability.
He is actively involved in instructional activities teaching minimally invasive techniques to neurosurgeons and spinal surgeons from around the country as well as Asia, Africa and Europe.
Armed with his passion for excellence, decades of research, countless accolades and recognition, Dr. Paul helps pave the way for the future of multidisciplinary spine care. Along with his experienced team of Physician Assistants and Nurses, Dr. Paul presents patients with a truly unique and contemporary approach to minimally-invasive spine treatment and surgery.
Each team member has over ten years of experience, and one of them is in the clinic almost every business day. They help care for the 95% of people who do not require surgical care in our practice.
Together they see over 1,200 patients and assist with over 200 spine cases with Dr. Paul every year. Having reputations in the medical community for being caring and knowledgeable, it’s not unusual for physicians and nurses to seek advice from them.
Each team member has over ten years of experience, and one of them is in the clinic almost every business day. They help care for the 95% of people who do not require surgical care in our practice.
Together they see over 1,200 patients and assist with over 200 spine cases with Dr. Paul every year. Having reputations in the medical community for being caring and knowledgeable, it’s not unusual for physicians and nurses to seek advice from them.
Dr. Paul’s staff are available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Duly Health and Care (formerly DuPage Medical Group) Spine Department has a handful of PAs that take calls after hours for emergencies only, but we ask that patients respect that reservation.
Dr. Paul’s staff are available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Duly Health and Care (formerly DuPage Medical Group) Spine Department has a handful of PAs that take calls after hours for emergencies only, but we ask that patients respect that reservation.
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Get answers to your medical questions from the comfort of your own home
No more waiting for a phone call or letter – view your results and your doctor’s comments within days
Send a refill request for any of your refillable medications
Schedule your next appointment, or view details of your past and upcoming appointments
Get answers to your medical questions from the comfort of your own home
No more waiting for a phone call or letter – view your results and your doctor’s comments within days
Send a refill request for any of your refillable medications
Schedule your next appointment, or view details of your past and upcoming appointments
DAY OF SURGERY INFORMATION
Drive to the South parking garage. Free Valet parking is available during business hours. If you self-park, take the elevator from the garage to the first floor to enter the main hospital lobby. Wheelchairs are available if needed. Take the D elevator to the 2nd floor. Proceed to the Surgical and Endoscopy Check-In Desk. Here you and your family will be checked in and escorted to the Pre-op Area to be prepared for surgery. Up to two family members may wait with you until you are taken to surgery. Your family may then wait in the Surgical Waiting room until notified by the surgeon that the surgery has been completed. A receptionist will take down contact information so that your family may be easily reached to speak with Dr. Paul. Complimentary coffee is available for your family while in the Surgical Waiting room. The cafeteria and gift shop are on the ground floor in the North area of the hospital and the coffee shop is in the South area of the hospital for your family’s convenience.
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In the preoperative room you will be prepared for surgery. The team will be checking your vital signs, starting your IV, validating your medications, health history, lab results and any follow up for additional testing needed. At this time, they will obtain your consent for surgery and answer any questions you may still have. Your anesthesiologist will see you and your family prior to your surgery. Dr. Paul, Adam or Kevin will mark your surgical site. You will be escorted to the operating room by cart. Your family can wait in the surgical waiting room. Dr. Paul will call them when surgery is completed. If he can not reach them, he will leave a message with the Patient Liaison. Following surgery you will be taken to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where you will recover for an hour or more. During this time, pain and nausea control will be established and your vital signs will be monitored frequently.