Dr. Michael Roh, M.D. has dedicated his career to providing superior and comprehensive patient care in the Rockford region. He co-founded Rockford Spine Center, which offered nationally-recognized comprehensive spine care for 20 years before integrating the practice into OrthoIllinois in 2023. Following his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Maryland, Dr. Roh attended Brown University School of Medicine where he completed his studies as Valedictorian and received his medical degree.
Dr. Michael Roh, M.D. has dedicated his career to providing superior and comprehensive patient care in the Rockford region. He co-founded Rockford Spine Center, which offered nationally-recognized comprehensive spine care for 20 years before integrating the practice into OrthoIllinois in 2023. Following his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Maryland, Dr. Roh attended Brown University School of Medicine where he completed his studies as Valedictorian and received his medical degree.
Dr. Michael Roh, M.D. has dedicated his career to providing superior and comprehensive patient care in the Rockford region. He co-founded Rockford Spine Center, which offered nationally-recognized comprehensive spine care for 20 years before integrating the practice into OrthoIllinois in 2023.
Following his undergraduate studies at Brown University in Maryland, Dr. Roh attended Brown University School of Medicine where he completed his studies as Valedictorian and received his medical degree. Dr. Roh continued his training through an orthopaedic surgery residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University in New York. He pursued additional, specialized advanced training with a spinal surgery fellowship from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri – considered by many to be among the best training programs for spine surgery in the United States.
Today, Dr. Roh holds special expertise in cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and the treatment of complex spine conditions. In his practice, Dr. Roh offers patients both compassion and perfectionism. He recognizes that anxiety and fear often accompany spinal disorders and he focuses on addressing the emotional as well as the physical aspects of his patients’ care. Dr. Roh maintains skills in the latest advancements and technologies in spinal care, and if surgical intervention is called for, he offers the solution that offers the highest probability of success.
Dr. Roh has served as a lecturer and trainer for orthopedic surgeons around the country on innovative disc replacement, deformity surgery, and advanced minimally-invasive techniques. He serves as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, and is a member of and committee co-chair for the Scoliosis Research Society. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Roh enjoys skiing, golf, and tennis, but most importantly, enjoying time and making memories with his wife and three children.
Dr. Roh's knowledge and passion shine bright and he carries it with confidence, yet speaks to his patients in clear layman's terms to ensure there is full understanding of the medical issue at hand. Incredible level of professionalism and compassion combined. Highly recommend!
Very kind and explained things very well and took time with you
Dr Roh is a awesome surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone.
I’m very happy with the Outcome of my surgery and care I received from Doctor Roh and his staff. I would recommend him anytime for a surgery!
I was very impressed Dr Roh was very thorough and showed compassion, very hard to run across doctors anymore that listen and explain I am grateful for him!
Great
He is truly the best. He’s patient, understanding, and very caring. Highly recommend.
No major explanation needed here. He took the time to explain things to me in terms that I could understand and I appreciate that.
He explained everything thing and went over my options. Very friendly.
Exceptional surgeon with exceptional results.