Who you will see.

Northwestern-trained surgeons and a small team that stays with you from the first visit through recovery.

Neurosurgeon

Sean Salehi, MD, FAANS

Board-certified neurosurgeon. Northwestern residency and spine fellowship. Early adopter of minimally invasive spine surgery. Named one of Newsweek’s top 150 spine surgeons in 2024.

Orthopedic spine

Cary R. Templin, MD

Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon. Minimally invasive and motion-preserving surgery, including care for elite athletes.

Physician assistant

Elizabeth A. Koch, PA-C

Sees patients in clinic with Dr. Salehi and assists in the operating room.

Nurse practitioner

Kasia Gacek, NP

Sees patients in clinic with Dr. Salehi. Double board-certified NP and surgical first assist. Polish speaking.

Office manager

Milly Castillo

Schedules clinic and surgery, authorizations, workers’ compensation and personal injury. Spanish speaking.

Call 708-765-3999