GLMV Chamber Of Commerce: Spine Surgeon Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Press release from GLMV Chamber of Commerce:

September 03, 2021

SPINE SURGEON JACOB M BABU, MD.MHA  JOINS ILLINOIS BONE & JOINT

Jacob M. Babu, MD, MHA
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON WITH SPECIALIZATION IN
SPINE SURGERY AND TRAUMA SURGERY

Jacob M. Babu, MD, MHA, is dual-fellowship trained in spine surgery and orthopedic
trauma surgery. Dr. Babu specializes in comprehensive spine surgical care in adults
and adolescents including nonoperative management of spine conditions, minimally
invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstruction, motion-sparing procedures,
spinal infections, and traumatic injuries. Dr. Babu is also one of just a few providers in
the state who performs endoscopic spine surgery, considered to be one of the least
invasive surgical options.

Dr. Babu acquired degrees in Engineering and Medicine in the Chicagoland area. He
completed his surgical training in orthopedic surgery at Brown University. He then went
on to complete two fellowships, the first in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery from Brown
University. He furthered his education by completing a Spine Surgery Fellowship from
the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Babu has been committed to the improvement of spine surgical care. He has
presented at national meetings, authored numerous textbook chapters, and has
published original research regarding spine and orthopedic surgery. His work has won
national awards and he serves as an active member of several professional societies
including the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the North
American Spine Society (NASS).

Dr. Babu has served as an instructor and educator for medical students and residents
at various teaching institutions throughout the country. Dr. Babu also spends time
teaching surgical techniques to doctors in developing countries to help improve their
medical care. In addition, Dr. Babu has served as team doctor for collegiate and high
school level sports.

Dr. Babu became interested in spine surgery because of the profound impact he can
make on his patients’ quality of life and functionality. He works closely with patients
to ensure their understanding of their condition before deciding on a treatment plan
together. Keeping each patient’s individual goals in mind, Dr. Babu has a preference to
first exhaust nonsurgical options to improve a patient’s condition.
When nonsurgical options are no longer helpful, Dr. Babu employs the most effective
and safest techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients in an effort to
minimize complications and shorten recovery time. His primary goal is to help patients
achieve a quality of life they previously experienced while treating patients with
respect and compassion, as he would want his own family treated.
In his free time, Dr. Babu enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures. He also
enjoys volunteering, reading, and being active outdoors.

My primary goal
is to take care
of patients with
respect and
compassion, as
I would want
my own family
treated.”

EDUCATION AND SPECIALTIES
Facility Affiliations • Advocate Condell Medical Center
• Advocate Surgery Center - Libertyville
• Hawthorn Surgery Center
• NorthShore University HealthSystem
• Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
• Vista Medical Center
Education • General Engineering, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
• Doctor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois
• Masters in Healthcare Administration and Management, Chicago Medical School,
North Chicago, Illinois
• Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
• Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Fellowship, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
• Spine Surgery Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Board Eligible • Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialties • Spine Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
Conditions Treated • Nonoperative management of spine conditions
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Complex spinal reconstruction
• Traumatic injuries
Awards and Honors • Mark Palumbo/Phil Lucas Spine Surgery Achievement Award, July 2020
• American Orthopedic Association Top Presentation Award, July 2019
• Rhode Island Orthopedic Society Top Research Award, July 2019
• New England Orthopedic Society Top Research Award, 2018
• Health Volunteers Overseas Scholarship, Kumasi, Ghana, 2018
• Highest Clinical GPA Award, Chicago Medical School, 2014
Professional Organizations • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society Member
• Health Volunteers Overseas Member
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
101 Waukegan Road
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
1275 E. Belvidere Road, Suite 150
Grayslake, IL 60030
720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
350 S. Greenleaf Street, Suite 405-A
Gurnee, IL 60031 ibji.com
To make an appointment,
please call 847-247-4000.

This press release was produced by GLMV Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.