Outpatient Spine Surgery

Dr. Ronjon Paul


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Traditionally spine surgery has been an intensive procedure requiring an inpatient hospital stay and long recovery time. Open spine surgery involves a long incision and muscle retraction to access the problem area. With modern technological advancements minimally invasive spine surgery can be used to treat many conditions that previously required open surgery. Minimally invasive spine surgery is making outpatient spine surgery possible.

Minimally Invasive Techniques & Outpatient Spine Surgery

There are a number of techniques used to perform minimally invasive surgeries.

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of minimally invasive procedures versus traditional open surgery which make outpatient spine surgery a possibility.

  • Generally safer with lower risk of complications.
  • Less blood loss and pain.
  • Reduced damage to muscles and soft tissue.
  • Shorter hospital stay and a quicker outpatient recovery.
  • A much smaller incision.
  • Smaller, less noticeable scars.

All of these improvements provided by minimally invasive surgery techniques are used to treat various back conditions. These factors contribute to making the surgery less intensive and enable patients to recover at home instead of at the hospital.

Two of the most common types of outpatient back surgery are spinal fusion and disc decompression surgery. Both of these surgeries can be performed using minimally invasive techniques that only require a very small incision and minimize the outpatient back surgery recovery time.

About Ambulatory Surgery Centers

ASC facilities aim to provide an optimized patient experience combining top-tier clinical quality with a streamlined process from check-in to check-out.

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) provide outpatient and same day surgical care.

Together, patients will enjoy shorter in-clinic wait times, faster turnaround, greater convenience, and more cost savings relative to traditional processes.

Learn more about the Westmont Ambulatory Surgery Center.

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Optimizing the Patient Experience

The Ambulatory Surgery Center in Westmont, IL offers patients many impactful benefits, an optimized patient experience, and a brand new state-of-the-art facility.

Some additional benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • easier scheduling and facility navigation
  • convenient access and shorter wait times
  • a brand new, state-of-the-art facility
  • greater staff efficiency
  • streamlined approach to service and care
  • specialized treatments and procedures
  • and more!

Greater Cost Savings For Patients

ASCs generate real cost savings for patients on a variety of levels.

First, patients pay less than they would if they had the identical procedure performed at a traditional hospital. These savings are most frequently reflected in patients’ copays and coinsurance.

On a macro level, the lower cost of care at the Westmont Ambulatory Surgery Center facility also helps lower total healthcare insurance premiums.

Location & DirectionsWestmont ASC

815 Pasquinelli Dr
Westmont, IL 60559

(331) 903-1680

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Meet Dr. Ronjon Paul

Dr. Ronjon Paul MD, together with his experienced team, brings a contemporary approach to spine surgery, treatment, and care.

An expert with 18+ years of experience and founder of The Spine Center, Dr. Ronjon Paul offers patients an elevated experience focused on providing patients with comprehensive educational resources combined with a minimally invasive approach for treatment of spine and back conditions. Dr. Paul’s well-documented delivery of optimal long-term outcomes fuels his rapidly growing reputation as a pioneer for his approach and successful treatment of complex cervical and lumbar spine conditions implementing ‘surgery as a last resort’ into his philosophy of care.

Learn More About Dr. Paul

P. Ronjon Paul, MD – Spine Surgery and Care – Contemporary Spine Surgery

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Published by Dr. Ronjon Paul

"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. Dr. Ronjon Paul founded the Spine Surgery Center at DuPage Medical Group in 2005 and continues to Serve as the Chair to this day. One of only a handful of Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons in the Chicagoland area, Dr. Paul makes it his mission to improve the overall patient experience and education process. 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."

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