Adam Mollsen has been with Dr. Paul and The Spine Center since 2009.
Well educated in general spine health as well as minimally invasive techniques, he has helped proctor other mid-levels and surgeons on novel methods of treatment. His approach is team-oriented and he aims to treat patients like his own family. He feels the education of patients is paramount to optimal recovery. Adam believes that knowledge is power, and educating patients to be active participants in their own healthcare gives them the tools they need to achieve the best possible results from their therapies.
Adam Mollsen has been with Dr. Paul and The Spine Center since 2009.
Well educated in general spine health as well as minimally invasive techniques, he has helped proctor other mid-levels and surgeons on novel methods of treatment. His approach is team-oriented and he aims to treat patients like his own family. He feels the education of patients is paramount to optimal recovery. Adam believes that knowledge is power, and educating patients to be active participants in their own healthcare gives them the tools they need to achieve the best possible results from their therapies.
Kevin Wright has over 15 years of experience as an orthopedic PA and has been working with Dr. Paul since 2013.
He has a keen interest in minimally invasive techniques, and has helped proctor other mid-levels and surgeons on new approaches in this field. In his practice, Kevin emphasizes patient education and a mutual agreement and understanding of the treatment plan. Although Kevin uses your imaging studies as a guide towards understanding the diagnosis, the emphasis is always on meeting individual needs, minimizing pain while maximizing quality of life, as we say he “treats people, not images”.
Kevin Wright has over 15 years of experience as an orthopedic PA and has been working with Dr. Paul since 2013.
He has a keen interest in minimally invasive techniques, and has helped proctor other mid-levels and surgeons on new approaches in this field. In his practice, Kevin emphasizes patient education and a mutual agreement and understanding of the treatment plan. Although Kevin uses your imaging studies as a guide towards understanding the diagnosis, the emphasis is always on meeting individual needs, minimizing pain while maximizing quality of life, as we say he “treats people, not images”.
Laura Dudley is one of the spine center’s original nurses and serves as its clinical lead.
With over 15 years of spine nursing experience, she is a driving force behind helping all of Dr. Paul’s patients. She takes great pride in assisting all of Dr. Paul’s patients through the pre-operative process. Warm, caring while being thorough-she is your concierge when undergoing surgery.
Laura also helps aid in communication between other members of Dr. Paul’s team. She continues to use her knowledge in order to train new staff and help them evolve in their roles. She works closely with the physician assistant’s on Dr Paul’s team in order to ensure patients’ questions and concerns are being answered and their needs are being met.
Laura Dudley is one of the spine center’s original nurses and serves as its clinical lead.
With over 15 years of spine nursing experience, she is a driving force behind helping all of Dr. Paul’s patients. She takes great pride in assisting all of Dr. Paul’s patients through the pre-operative process. Warm, caring while being thorough-she is your concierge when undergoing surgery.
Laura also helps aid in communication between other members of Dr. Paul’s team. She continues to use her knowledge in order to train new staff and help them evolve in their roles. She works closely with the physician assistant’s on Dr Paul’s team in order to ensure patients’ questions and concerns are being answered and their needs are being met.
As one of the original spine center nurses Brigid has handled thousands of patients and worked closely with Dr. Paul for over a decade.
Brigid is dearly loved by patients and has become a fabric of the practice community. She has a level of commitment and compassion that goes above and beyond with patient care, while working in unison with all members of the spine team. Brigid is dedicated to responding and prioritizing incoming patient messages and test results to ensure a high level of satisfaction. She can schedule tests, procedures, answer patient questions/concerns and obtain insurance prior-authorization to make appointments a much smoother and seamless experience.
She will also deliver patient education according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy. Brigid is a big believer of education and strives to educate patients and/or family members about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
As one of the original spine center nurses Brigid has handled thousands of patients and worked closely with Dr. Paul for over a decade.
Brigid is dearly loved by patients and has become a fabric of the practice community. She has a level of commitment and compassion that goes above and beyond with patient care, while working in unison with all members of the spine team. Brigid is dedicated to responding and prioritizing incoming patient messages and test results to ensure a high level of satisfaction. She can schedule tests, procedures, answer patient questions/concerns and obtain insurance prior-authorization to make appointments a much smoother and seamless experience.
She will also deliver patient education according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy. Brigid is a big believer of education and strives to educate patients and/or family members about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Dr. Paul is on the cutting-edge of minimally invasive spinal surgery. He is recognized for his work and serves as the founding surgeon of Duly Health and Care (formerly DuPage Medical Group)’s Spine Center.
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.