General Info

As a specialist in spinal surgery, Dr. Nicholas Mataragas’ clinical interests include adult reconstructive spinal surgery, cervical and lumbar spinal surgery, new and improved minimally invasive spinal implant technologies and the use of artificial disc replacement techniques. Dr. Mataragas was one of the first surgeons to bring minimally invasive surgical technology to the Chicago land area. His interest in minimally invasive techniques culminated in his mentoring of surgeons nationally and internationally. Surgeons from far-reaching places such as Spain, Greece, Korea, and Japan have visited his operating room to learn emerging techniques in spinal surgery. In addition to attending numerous nationwide discussion panels on the evolution of spinal implant technology, he has been instrumental in the development of minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques and devices.