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Joseph Brindise, DO

Dr. Joseph Brindise

Joseph Brindise, DOFellowship Trained Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

Dr. Joseph Brindise is fellowship trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon that recently joined Romano Orthopaedic Center, The ROC. He joins Drs. Romano and McGann in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients

He specializes in surgical and non-surgical spinal care of both adult and pediatric patients from neck and back pain to complex reconstructive spinal procedures. Dr. Brindise is an expert in surgical spinal care at all levels of the spine and is also a firm believer in aiding the body’s ability to heal itself through conservative treatment modalities whenever possible. He is well liked by his patients and colleagues and is often recognized for his effective communication skills and his comforting bedside manner.

Dr. Brindise routinely preforms all aspects of spinal surgery – cervical, thoracic and lumbar, and has a passion for minimally invasive surgery, for conditions such as:

  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal arthritis/stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Compression fractures/spinal trauma
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Scoliosis
  • Failed spinal surgery

Dr. Brindise began his study at Purdue University completing a degree in mechanical engineering. He earned his doctorate at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated valedictorian. During that time he also was selected to the prestigious pre-doctoral osteopathic manipulative medicine fellowship focusing on neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery through Michigan State University at Beaumont Health-Farmington Hills, Botsford Campus. He distinguished himself during residency and was a chief resident. He went on to complete a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgery fellowship in Houston, Texas where he worked with world class surgeons at nationally ranked hospitals such as Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital. Prior to joining the ROC family he practiced at the Illinois Spine Institute.

Scholastically, Dr. Brindise has delivered numerous lectures, poster presentations and workshops as well as published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters all of which have pertained to the spine, orthopaedics and osteopathic manipulative medicine. 

Outside of medicine you will find Dr. Brindise enjoying outdoor activities, including distance running, cycling, and attempting to master the art of meat smoking and barbeque. Dr. Brindise grew up in the Chicago suburbs and is very excited to be back, planting his own family’s roots with his wife and three boys.

EDUCATION

Houston Methodist Hospital - Houston, Texas
2017-2018, Spine Surgery Fellowship

Beaumont Health - Botsford Campus - Farmington Hills, Michigan
2012-2017, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department

2009-2012, Osteopathic Medicine Predoctoral Fellowship

Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

    2007-2012
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Valedictorian/Academic Rank: 1 of 171

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
2002-2006, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

ACADEMIC HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Beaumont Health - Botsford Campus, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Resident – 2016-2017

Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Outstanding Leadership and Service as President of UAAO - 2009

Olympia Fields Service League Guild CCOM Scholarship – 2009

CCOM Alumni Association Book Grant - 2008

Midwestern University CCOM Scholarship - 2008

MEDICAL MISSIONS

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania - 2017
Guatemala Medical Mission - 2013

MANUSCRIPTS

Brindise J, Nelson KE, Kappler RE. Association Between Cervical and Thoracic Somatic Dysfunction Among Second-Year Osteopathic Medical Students. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Volume 114, Number 7, Pages 540-549, July 2014.

Slaughter MS, Sobieski MA, Gallagher C, Graham J, Brindise J, Stein R. Fibrinolytic Activation during Long-Term Support with the Heartmate II Left Ventricular Assist Device. American Society for Artificial Internal Organs Journal, Volume 51, Issue 1, Pages 115-119, January – February 2008.

POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS

Brindise J, Marco R. Conservative Pedicle Screw Usage in Hybrid Constructs for the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. A Retrospective Review of the Houston Shriners Hospital Experience: Curve correction, Cost Analysis and Complications. 3rd Annual Hugh S. Tullos, MD Resident and Fellow Research Symposium, June 21, 2018, Houston, Texas.

Brindise J, Marco R. Conservative Pedicle Screw Usage in Hybrid Constructs for the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis. A Retrospective Review of the Houston Shriners Hospital Experience: Curve correction, Cost Analysis and Complications. 16th Annual AOSpine North America Fellows Forum, March 22-25, 2018, Banff, Alberta.

Brindise J. Lovett and His Couplets. A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation. Third Place Winner. American Academy of Osteopathy, Annual Convocation, March 21-25, 2012, Louisville, Kentucky.

Brindise J, Shah P, Nelson K, Kappler R. The Cervical Thoracic Connection. Second Place Winner. Student Research Poster Competition. American Osteopathic Association Annual Research Conference, October 24-28, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Kulovitz K, Garlanger K, Brindise J, Aguinaldo E, Jefferson E, McMahon K, Matlon J, Feigh T, DePrima C, Fennell B, Rybak A, Heinking K. Structural Asymmetry and Its Relation to Sports Injury. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Annual Meeting, October 24-28, 2010, San Francisco, California.

Slaughter M, Sobieski M, Gallagher C, Brindise J, Dia M, Silver M. Long Term Support with Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device: Effect of Reduced Pulsatility on Renal Function. International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, Annual Meeting, April 25-28, 2007, San Francisco, California.

ABSTRACTS

Brindise J, Shah P, Nelson K, Kappler R. The Cervical Thoracic Connection. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Volume 110, Issue 8, Pages 449-50, August 2010.

Hendel R, Brindise J, Davis J, Cahill J. A pilot study for the evaluation of the appropriateness of SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging. Winner Best Regional Abstract - United States of America. Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, Volume 14, Issue 2, Pages S75-S75, March 2007.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Marco R, Brindise J, Dong D. MOSS: A Patient Centered Approach. In: Marco R, editor. Metastatic Spine Disease A Guide to Diagnosis and Management. Switzerland: Springer; 2018. p. 1-20.

Dr. Joseph Brindise
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    7411 Lake St, Suite 2110
    River Forest, IL 60305

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