Dean G. Karahalios, M.D.

Dean G. Karahalios, M.D. is a member of the medical staff of the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago and a board-certified neurosurgeon who is well versed in treating the full range of neurosurgical disorders. He is widely recognized as an authority on the treatment of patients with complex spine conditions, and is particularly well known for his use of advanced technologies to treat patients with degenerative spine conditions, and traumatic injuries to the spine. Dr. Karahalios uses his extensive experience to aggressively treat primary and metastatic tumors of the spine using a multi-modality approach, including surgery and spinal radiosurgery. He frequently uses image-guided technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce the risks of surgery and shorten the recovery time.

Dr. Karahalios attended medical school at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago , Illinois . After receiving his degree, Dr. Karahalios completed his residency training at the Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph 's Hospital and Medical Center , Phoenix , Arizona . While at the Barrow Neurological Institute, Dr. Karahalios completed a fellowship in spinal surgery under Dr. Volker Sonntag.

Following his training, Dr. Karahalios practiced at Evanston Northwestern Hospital , Evanston , Illinois . In 2002, Dr. Karahalios moved to Indianapolis , Indiana where he was director of the Indiana Neurosciences Institute, and co-director of the Novalis radiosurgery project. Dr. Karahalios returned to Chicago in December 2004 and joined the CINN medical staff.

Dean G. Karahalios, M.D. can be reached at CINN at the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago , 773/250-0400.

Dr. Karahalios Speaks at the Leaders in Spine Conference

Financial Disclosure

Dr. Karahalios is a key opinion leader in his specialty and is frequently invited to deliver lectures, conduct workshops, and provide product development expertise for the medical device industry.   He is compensated for his time spent as a consultant, and also receives royalties for products he has invented or helped develop.  He does not receive any direct compensation for devices used for his patients.  Dr. Karahalios also is a shareholder in the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago.