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Christopher Sliva, MD
OrthoIllinois
Orthopedics: Spine Care
Rockford, IL
4.9
145 Ratings
62 Comments
As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher Sliva specializes in the treatment of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and degenerative diseases of the spine. He has extensive experience in the treatment of spinal tumors, infections, complex revision surgery, and trauma in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His practice expertise includes spinal deformity such as scoliosis and kyphosis in adults and children.
4.9
145 Ratings
62 Comments
As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher Sliva specializes in the treatment of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and degenerative diseases of the spine. He has extensive experience in the treatment of spinal tumors, infections, complex revision surgery, and trauma in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His practice expertise includes spinal deformity such as scoliosis and kyphosis in adults and children.
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Rockford Perryville Clinic
2902 McFarland Rd
#300
Rockford, IL 61107
#300
Rockford, IL 61107
As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher Sliva specializes in the treatment of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and degenerative diseases of the spine. He has extensive experience in the treatment of spinal tumors, infections, complex revision surgery, and trauma in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His practice expertise includes spinal deformity such as scoliosis and kyphosis in adults and children.
Dr. Sliva’s interest in pursuing a medical career was triggered when he sustained an athletic-related knee injury while growing up in a small central Illinois town. The science of surgery fascinated him, but he also recognized there was an art to understanding who will best benefit from a surgical procedure. Following his graduation with High Honors and Departmental Distinction with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, Dr. Sliva was accepted to Rush Medical College where he received his medical degree before beginning a five-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Iowa. Honing his specialist skills further, he then completed advanced additional training as a Spine Surgery Fellow at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Today, Dr. Sliva strives to reflect his personal core values in his patient interactions. He offers compassion, honesty, integrity, and the highest level of surgical care. His goal after diagnosis is to ensure his patients have a complete understanding of their treatment options and to then reach a shared decision as to the best treatment plan.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Sliva serves as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford and volunteers his time providing orthopedic care to the children at Walter Lawson Children’s Home in Loves, Park, Illinois. Weekends and evenings find him actively involved with community, church, and his children’s school activities. He is an avid collegiate sports fan and personally enjoys a round of golf with friends, kicking a soccer ball with his daughter, skiing with his son, or running trails with his wife.
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Dr. Sliva is the best, hands down! Very compassionate and down to earth. Second fusion in 10 years with him and results were just as he said.His staff is always friendly and available with any questions or concerns. So glad I found him!
First time visit was today and Dr. Sliva and his staff made me feel so welcomed and stress free, I didn't get the news I wanted to hear but he made sure to explain step by step and as what he recommends on what I should do to fix my problems, he went over the scans with me and explained everything on that as well, I could go on and on about Dr. Sliva and his staff but who has that kinda of time to read my long message, I 100% highly recommend him and his office to anyone that is having spine issues. Thanks again for making me feel at ease.
Great Doc, great staff.
I have been a patient of Dr. Sliva’s for several years. I have referred friends and family to him many times. He is compassionate, very thorough, with a great bedside manner.
I love him. Those doctors that really care about their patients are hard to find. He really listens to your concerns and how you feel. Has helped me through my whole case. Hands down one of the best doctors.
Very personable and knowledgeable. Answered all of my questions and thoroughly went over options.
Very kind as a superbe professional. Thank you so much.
He is very thorough and explaining what he was gonna do or what he is going to do on my back. I’m sure when I get out of surgery it’s all gonna be good. I’ll let you know when I have the surgery what I think then.
The doctor discussed my pain & loss of function, didn’t show me my X-rays nor the MRI pictures. He took away any hope that I could get help with my spine and neck issues, stating he couldn’t help me.
He is so pleasant and caring and genuinely wants to help you