About Michael Musacchio, MD
Michael Musacchio, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in spine surgery with a focus on motion preservation and minimally invasive techniques. He partners with patients to find the most conservative path to recovery, using surgery only when absolutely necessary. Dr. Musacchio is passionate about advancing spinal care and uses the latest technologies to help patients return to their daily lives with improved mobility and reduced pain.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to help all my patients improve their quality of life and achieve their healthier self.
Care philosophy
I partner with patients to understand their goals and help them recover in the most conservative way possible. Avoiding surgery is always the priority. When surgery is needed, I use the most advanced, minimally invasive techniques to ensure safer, quicker recoveries and a return to daily life.
Overview
- Gender Male
- Personal interests Family time, Travel, Outdoor activities
Conditions treated (2)
- Degenerative spine disease
- Surgical disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine
Procedures performed (4)
- Complex spine reconstruction
- Minimally-invasive spine surgery
- Joint replacement of the spine
- Complex spine surgery
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
9600 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1200 Skokie, IL 60076-1214
Medical School
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2002Rush Medical College
Residencies
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2008NeurosurgeryRush University Medical Center
Board certifications
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2011Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
Academic title
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Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Reviews (194)
July 30, 2026
Amazing staff. Professional, kind, friendly, and patient. Wonderful experience!
July 28, 2026
Thorough and patient.
July 24, 2026
Dr seemed very nice
July 23, 2026
I was badly hurt - I appreciate Dr Masacchio's care and skill
July 23, 2026
Didn't take time to listen to me.
July 22, 2026
Love this practice!
July 12, 2026
Wonderful doctor. Made me feel confident and secure about upcoming surgery.
July 9, 2026
Very thorough and able to give a definitive answer
July 9, 2026
Dr Musacchio is the finest neurosurgeon a patient can have!!! I trust him implicitly!
July 8, 2026
A great clinician with superior surgical skills! I was in distress when his kind staff took me in at the earliest! The technology available at the surgical suite was outstanding!
July 5, 2026
Felt rushed through appointment. Would have preferred slower, more thorough explanations. Was not far enough behind schedule to justify the rush.
July 4, 2026
Need to be able to talk to staff and/or doctor with much more immediately
July 1, 2026
They all made a very stressful situation feel as best as possible. Thank you for all the help throughout the way.
July 1, 2026
Dr. Musacchio is the best. Staff are extremely professional.
July 1, 2026
Dr Mussachio is a skilled surgeon and also an excellent communicator
June 26, 2026
A little rushed. More time for an important conversation would have been better.
June 26, 2026
Dr. M. Explained very clearly what was happening with me. He gave me easy to understand directions for my upcoming surgery.
June 24, 2026
Very informative and helpful and answered as many questions as I had.
June 21, 2026
Excellent!
June 19, 2026
Great!!!!
June 19, 2026
Dr. Musacchio was clear and understanding in his explanations.
June 19, 2026
Very experienced, Does a great job of explaining your problem with great falls ago.
June 13, 2026
Dr. Musacchio is a great listener, and therefore, uses his expertise and judgement as to advising me as to the options I have to treat The next step concerning my medical issue.
June 12, 2026
I came in with an mri of a large herniated disk with severe pain. I met with[…] at the walk in clinic she immediately recognized my need to see a neuro surgeon. Dr musacchio made time in his schedule and saw me immediately and got me in the right path for treatment. I cannot speak more highly to how […] and Dr Musacchio treated me and accelerated my much needed care even without the exact correct appointment. 100/10
June 10, 2026
Good communicator, great bedside manner
June 6, 2026
I appreciate Dr. Musacchio opinion and expertise. I have confidence he'll be able to help my disk disorder.
June 5, 2026
He's very knowledgeable.
June 4, 2026
Excellent doctor and the 2 nurses I met during my appointment. They explained everything related to my neck surgery.
May 23, 2026
My Dr is great and his staff were courteous and kind during my visit.
May 21, 2026
Dr Mussachio is always great. He does his best to treat your problems and answer all of your questions .
May 20, 2026
The doc sure did a great job of making me feel comfortable an explaining complex anatomy.
May 20, 2026
Outstanding. Dr. Musacchio is the best!
May 19, 2026
Doctor was very kind and caring
May 18, 2026
Finding Dr Musacchio was like a Christmas miracle. His minimally invasive surgery corrected years of lower back pain. And his staff was so easy to deal with, so helpful and super nice besides.
May 15, 2026
Dr. Mussachio listened to my concerns, explained the results of my medical tests and how they related to my symptoms. He answered all my questions at my visit and allayed my worries about my health issues.
May 14, 2026
Excellent understanding of my issues and clearly advised how to proceed.
May 11, 2026
I felt like a number In and outRead my notes and all on the wrong side Sent messages to tell them but nothing changed.
May 8, 2026
Spectacular meeting
May 8, 2026
The aim of my appointment was to receive a differential diagnosis based on my actual symptoms (an objective fact within my personal reality) in relation to a specific precipitating event (another objective fact), irrespective of the appearance of one empirical finding which is known to correlate poorly to the actual disease severity. Instead of rejecting all other information in favor of one faulty source of data, he allowed me the time to explain symptom onset and progression and thus formed an opinion based on the totality of the presentation. His deduction was rational and legitimately a posteriori, and I felt like he analyzed the structural components in greater detail/more thoughtfully than others. He offered a sensible treatment plan, which I understand to align with current best practices. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the visit, in sharp contrast to the essentially absurd analyses/suppositions I've received thus far. Would recommend.
May 8, 2026
Fabulous surgeon with a wonderful staff!
May 7, 2026
Friendly staff taking information prior to seeing doctor. Dr Musacchio went over my condition reviewing X-rays & MRI and thoroughly explained the surgery he will perform to address my spine issues. We are in agreement that I will have a hip replacement first, recover & then have the spine procedure. I have full confidence in Dr Musacchio & staff.
May 6, 2026
I'm grateful for teamwork. They're always somebody to back them up. I love the way we work well together. Grateful for it. I've known the doctor for number of years and he's never let me down
May 6, 2026
As always Dr. Musacchio and team make me feel at ease, they answer all my questions and prepare me for my upcoming surgery.
May 6, 2026
Highly skilled, compassionate, and easy chair style demeanor
May 2, 2026
Besides being a very good surgeon, Dr Musacchio is a doctor who takes the time to meet with his patients and address all of their concerns. I would strongly recommend him to others.
May 1, 2026
Very confident in his skillset and experience; my referring irthopaedic surgeon feels the same and I trust her!
April 30, 2026
Complete thorough
April 30, 2026
I appreciate seeing my x-rays and the explanation of why I'm having this back pain.
April 25, 2026
Excellent, positive experience as I have become accustomed to.
April 24, 2026
Outstanding physician, great communication skills, and trusted advisor.
April 24, 2026
Very good experience start to finish. Doctor explained why I am experiencing so much pain. Had a great plan for me. I'm very grateful
April 23, 2026
Doctor and his staff are a very informative and concerned with getting resolution to patient issues
April 19, 2026
I saw Dr. Musacchio for a 2nd opinion on surgery. He was prepared for my visit and reviewed diagnostics and notes from previous doctor visits. He answered my questions and was very helpful and patient.
April 18, 2026
Very good communicator, answered all our questions, even the ones we asked more than once. Very effective and efficient staff.
April 17, 2026
A truly kind, competent and compassionate neurosurgeon who is down to earth and, most important, takes time to listen. He is truly incomparable.
April 16, 2026
Dr. Masacchio is the best ever. Would recommend over and over again.
April 10, 2026
Everyone is great!
April 10, 2026
Care provider was friendly and kind. Knowledgeable in his field and gave a straight forward diagnosis with clear treatment plan
April 6, 2026
Dr and office staff were prompt and helpful
April 6, 2026
Excellent doctor.
April 2, 2026
Outstanding; kind, caring and competent. Explained everything beautifully.
March 19, 2026
Very professional from start to finish
March 19, 2026
Great to have a bunch of dedicated people in a tough time
March 18, 2026
Good communication with Doctor
March 18, 2026
Dr. Musachaccio Is the best!!!His PA, [...], Is excellent .
March 5, 2026
I was pleased that I was seen the same day that I received the referral.
March 3, 2026
I like him he is very straight forward and to the point. He has quickly addressed and tried to find solutions to my ongoing problems which are not uncommon with spine surgery.
February 26, 2026
I trust my neurosurgeon Dr Musacchio- & I feel comfortable asking him questions- My discouragement is towards my deteriorating neck vertebrae- but I know he is providing me the care that is to the best of his talented ability- so I take comfort in that.
February 25, 2026
Dr. Musacchio is an excellent NeuroSurgeon, he is a responsive listener and his focus remains on his patients well-being. After more than three years and an array of specialists Dr. Musacchio was the only one to offer a solution to resolving my extreme pain and inflicted disability. He has preformed two highly successful surgeries on me, one that I am still recovering from. I can never thank him enough for his dedication and commitment to ensuring I received the best possible medical care, eliminating my pain and improving my quality of life. Dr. Musacchio truly is the best of the best! I a sincerely grateful. [...]
February 22, 2026
Because of an accident on the highway, I could see I was going to be late for my appointment. The staff worked with me to keep my appointment for the same day. Dr. Musacchio was patient in answering my questions.
February 19, 2026
Dr. Musacchio is incredibly knowledgeable He provides all information about the problems and possible solutions.
February 12, 2026
Patient and kind. Understands me.
February 12, 2026
Very competent!!
February 11, 2026
It was great
February 7, 2026
Very welcoming and caring. Made me feel comfortable and at ease about my condition.
February 6, 2026
Thanking my doctors for his patience and listening to my concern and explaining everything to me help me feel at ease
February 4, 2026
Very personable doctor. Explained everything.
January 29, 2026
Thoughtful communication and care.
January 29, 2026
Dr. Mucsacchio was very pleasant and understanding my condition.
January 25, 2026
I felt good leaving his office. He introduced himself to my husband and I. HE ANSWERED A QUESTION that I hD FOR A LONG TIME. AHE HD RED MY CHART BEFORE HE ENTERED.. I FELT COMFORTABLE WITH HIM..
January 22, 2026
My Dr is excellent very caring
January 18, 2026
Dr. M arrived at the scheduled time and took time before to read my chart history. He took time to address all of my questions and discussed a plan to get the issues resolved.
January 17, 2026
Very professional
January 15, 2026
Dr. Musacchio and his staff were all great and I feel like I am on my to a pain free 2026
January 14, 2026
Loved the speed with which I was called in, the speed in seeing each participator of care, and the way that Dr. M listened to my questions and made sure I understood the projected path of care.
January 14, 2026
The doctor has always been very helpful.
January 8, 2026
No issues very pleased
January 8, 2026
The neurosurgeon was outstanding, he offered explanations, answered all my questions, and reassured me. He is a gem.
January 1, 2026
Very impressed with all aspects of my visit to see Doc Musacchio !! From the moment we arrived, getting X-rays, to talking to the PA, and then Doc Musacchio I will be calling to make an appointment for surgery on my back after the wound on the bottom of my foot heals!!
December 21, 2025
Upon meeting Dr Musachio, I was immediately put me at ease. I found him to be very approachable and a good communicator. He took his time in answering my questions and explaining my diagnosis and suggested treatment plan.
December 20, 2025
I went to the emergency room with crippling back pain, fortunately Dr Michael Musacchio was on call, he admitted me to the hospital that evening and added me to his already full schedule the following day. After surgery, I had no more pain!
December 19, 2025
Dr. Musacchio listened, explained my MRI results, addressed my questions discussed a care plan to move forward with my input.
December 19, 2025
Very professional and personable. Easy to talk with. Offered easy to understand analysis and suggested options. Answered all my questions. Respected my opinions.
December 18, 2025
My provider is very caring explain everything to me in a way that I can understand it everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable
December 18, 2025
He is one of my best favorite doctors ever, I'm thankful for a successful surgery he did.I'm I will always be happy to recommend him to anyone who needs a doctor like him.
December 18, 2025
Kind, compassionate and thorough.
December 17, 2025
They were all great. Friendly, knowledgeable
December 13, 2025
The doctor looked at the information that I brought and was clear and concise with his Information. He answered all of my questions and made sure I understood everything.
December 12, 2025
Dr Musacchio & staff OUTSTANDING! All staff helpful & efficient. Dr explained all clearly.
December 10, 2025
Excellent service.
December 6, 2025
I like endeavor health Dr Michael Masacchio took good care of me and so did his team I'll come back but my knee replacement
December 6, 2025
Dr. Musacchio is one of the more caring physicians I've had experience with. I could not have been more confident In his care, and pleased with the outcome of the procedure he recommended.
December 5, 2025
Dr Musacchio answers all my questions, explains to me in detail my medical issue and how he is going to help me. He listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain everything to me.
December 4, 2025
Dr Musacchio is the best of the best! I couldn't be more grateful for his phenomenal care.
December 2, 2025
He is excellent! (I might have written you before-for another survey request on my email).
November 20, 2025
Satisfied
November 18, 2025
The doctor does great work
November 18, 2025
Listens to me and explains in detail my condition. He went through the next steps and the need for surgery
November 15, 2025
Receiving calls from Endeavor staff members is an ongoing issue because caller ID's are simply phone numbers that mirror those I receive continuously from spammers. Secondly, finding out which door to enter Endeavor hospitals and where to go once inside is usually a real challenge. Not patient friendly for those unescorted to a particular office.
November 12, 2025
Staff and Dr were excellent
November 5, 2025
Dr. Musacchio is excellent.
November 3, 2025
Everyone was very nice and helpful
October 30, 2025
Dr Mustacchio and his team were all empathic, not rushed, thoughtful and thorough.
October 30, 2025
Dr Musaccio was very thorough and informative. The team at his office were the best team I have ever dealt with in a healthcare setting. Everyone seemed happy to be working there and it showed in the way they treated and greeted me.
October 29, 2025
Knowledgeable, empathetic
October 27, 2025
Very pleased with Dr Musacchio and his entire support staff
October 26, 2025
Very direct & personable. Answered all my questions and gave lots of information that put my mind at ease.
October 23, 2025
Fabulous neurosurgeon practitioner with amazing skill. I wouldn't let any other surgeon touch my spine.
October 23, 2025
All the office staff members were very kind and considerate. Dr. Musacchio was recommended by a friend who had spinal surgery. Unfortunately the doctor could not handle my case but he did refer me to another specialist at Endeavor. He explained my x-rays and took the time to answer my questions as well as addressing concerns that my son brought up. I was very happy with the care I received and Dr. Musacchio's help is deeply appreciated.
October 21, 2025
Every provider was friendly courteous and knew what they were doing. Very satisfied.
October 15, 2025
I am pleased with the staff and the doctor. The doctor is terribly confident. I am pleased. He performed surgery on me before and I'm confident this will be done well.
October 13, 2025
The Dr is very kind and absolutely determined to see me through a very difficult time
October 9, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was clear and concise.
October 9, 2025
Everything was explained throughly and questions were answered patiently. Staff very pleasant and respectful. Did not have to wait for appointment.
October 3, 2025
I was able to get an appointment and get squeezed in very quickly. No waiting in the lobby. Everyone I saw including the X-ray tech were great.
October 3, 2025
Empathetic immediately. Kind and humorous
October 3, 2025
Very professional & friendly, listening to my concerns & recommended a plan to continue physical therapy & schedule a steroid injection to my back.
October 1, 2025
Dr Musacchio was very thorough in his explanation of my MRI and the reasons for my symptoms. He did not push me into surgery. Rather, I felt comfortable going ahead with surgery after meeting with him. Earlier, I was firmly against spinal surgery.
October 1, 2025
Great, friendly, explained
September 28, 2025
Very good
September 20, 2025
No real big issues
September 19, 2025
Him is a great doctor. My appointment with him always comes up great and wonderful.
September 18, 2025
Great staff. Great Doctor
September 14, 2025
Great professionalism from everyone delivered with customer orientation
September 4, 2025
Great!
September 4, 2025
Everything went very well
August 30, 2025
Dr. Musacchio is an outstanding surgeon and excellent and caring communicator. In office visits he takes the time explain what he sees on any relevant imaging and what steps he recommends taking in response. He's excellent at answering any lingering questions regarding both diagnosis and prognosis.
August 28, 2025
Doctor spent time explaining X-rays and pointing out the complexities of issues along various levels of the spine.
August 27, 2025
Well-oiled machine!! Very refreshing healthcare experience.
August 21, 2025
Very thorough and professional.
August 21, 2025
Dr. Musacchio explained everything clearly so I can feel confident about the care decisions.
August 20, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was wonderful. So direct and honest about my needs. The best.
August 19, 2025
Very professional and friendly.
August 18, 2025
This is my first visit with Dr. Musacchio, I found him to be very congenial, informative and most of all honest when discussing possible surgery and the inherent risks. I liked him very much and would feel comfortable if I decided to have spine surgery.
August 13, 2025
OK
August 10, 2025
I needed an expert opinion on my neck MRI-I made appt with my neurosurgeon because I trust Dr Musacchio implicitly! He is thorough & kind & what he recommends is final for me.
August 6, 2025
He is the first person to actually make me feel heard and not judged. Most just say you're young it can't be that bad. But not Dr. Musacchio, he and his team are wonderful!
August 1, 2025
Excellent technically, concerned and caring
July 29, 2025
Very easy to talk to. And very good advice.
July 25, 2025
I was very pleased with my doctor
July 24, 2025
Dr Musacchio was very thorough and clearly explained my problem and how to fix it!
July 24, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was very pleasant and professional as well as very knowledgeable.
July 16, 2025
He is extremely compassionate about his patients I've had issues since my surgery and he has been generous with his time and encouragement
July 15, 2025
Dr Musacchio answered my questions thoroughly with patience, kindness, and honesty.
July 12, 2025
As always everything was Excellent
July 11, 2025
Dr Musacchio goes beyond what I have experienced elsewhere. He listened to my concerns, explained in detail the cause of my pain, and provided a course of action. Above all, he comforted me in ways he likely was unaware. I believe that he will provide the best care available.
June 26, 2025
Felt my appointment with doctor was very good. Did not feel rushed and he took the time to explain everything to us. Gave us information that we were not aware of and sent me for blood tests that most likely saved my life. By the evening he had me admitted to a hospital. I would definitely recommend him
June 22, 2025
Excellent visit with an amazing surgeon, attentive and very informative. Felt very confident leaving office to go forward with surgical recommendation
June 21, 2025
Very professional
June 20, 2025
Dr Mussachio was friendly, kind and informed. He found a 2nd disc that needed attention that hadn't been noticed before-and repaired both
June 20, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was extremely knowledgeable and communicated in a detailed and easy to understand style. I was very satisfied with our consult.
June 20, 2025
As always, the Doctor was awesome!
June 13, 2025
Very professional, excellent physician
June 13, 2025
I was impressed by the surgeon's explanation and his staff.
June 13, 2025
Doc was high energy, informative and assuring!
June 6, 2025
Excellent
June 4, 2025
Dr. Musacchio is the best. Cares for his patients, talks straight
May 30, 2025
Dr. Musacchio appears to be a highly skilled surgeon who fixed a very significant problem for me. His efforts transformed my life in a good way. I can now do almost everything that I did before my sciatica problem became extreme. During the past 6-months, Dr. Musacchio reassured me throughout all of our interactions that he would stay with me until all of my spine problems were fixed .... and he did!
May 30, 2025
Very caring. Takes time for explanation and questions
May 29, 2025
All good
May 28, 2025
Professional
May 25, 2025
First meeting, great experience.
May 24, 2025
Great Doctor!
May 23, 2025
Dr.Musacchio did a great job. Very professional and helpful.
May 22, 2025
Wonderful experience! Quickly put at ease. So happy my primary care physician recommended Dr Musacchio.
May 20, 2025
Very prompt and courteous. Doctor answered all my question. Explained my questions with answers that I needed. Ensured me the reasons behind my options.
May 17, 2025
Dr Masacchio and his staff were all very nice and caring.
May 15, 2025
Very empathic
May 15, 2025
Friendly
May 13, 2025
He explained my problem extremely well to me.
May 12, 2025
Through, precise and confident
May 9, 2025
Immediately grasped the problem and offered a solution.
May 3, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was patient in listening to my description of my condition
April 27, 2025
Thorough and answered questions
April 26, 2025
Excellent communicator.
April 25, 2025
Very thorough examination and next step recommendation
April 17, 2025
He is a capable surgeon that has my complete confidence.
April 17, 2025
Was very pleased with the stuff.
April 17, 2025
Very professional. Comprehensive evaluation of my issues.
April 16, 2025
Great doc
April 13, 2025
I love my doctor he help me with my pain did very good surgery.He is Always on time and patient to me listen what I have to say and explain everything. I wish every doctor will be like him.
April 7, 2025
Dr. Musacchio was very clear on what procedure needed to be done. He also was cautious not to do procedure that could be dangerous because of my osteoporosis.
April 3, 2025
Kind, attentive to details, communicates well and answers questions. Took his time yet got directly to subject, straight shooter!
March 22, 2025
Listened to concerns. Explained clearly expectations. Made me very comfortable.
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