Spine Surgeons · Illinois · October 2026
Best Spine Surgeons in Illinois (October 2026)
Dr. Sean Salehi ranks first with a score of 83.3: 4.9 stars from 160 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Timothy Vanfleet ranks second with a score of 81.9: 4.8 stars from 273 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Anis Mekhail ranks third with a score of 81.5: 4.8 stars from 212 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Sean Salehi, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 160 Google reviews
Score 83.3 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Timothy Vanfleet, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 273 Google reviews
Score 81.9 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Anis Mekhail, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 212 Google reviews
Score 81.5 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Anthony Rinella, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 73 Google reviews
Score 80.7 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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William Payne, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 264 Google reviews
Score 80.4 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Daniel Mulconrey, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 151 Google reviews
Score 77.9 · 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Egon Doppenberg, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 16 Google reviews
Score 76.5 · 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Pineda, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 128 Google reviews
Score 75.8 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Sarah Fouke, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 26 Google reviews
Score 75.1 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Taras Masnyk, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews
Score 74.6 · 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Salehi, MD | Mokena | 83.3 | 4.9 | 160 | 30 |
| 2 | Timothy Vanfleet, MD | Springfield | 81.9 | 4.8 | 273 | 34 |
| 3 | Anis Mekhail, MD | Palos Heights | 81.5 | 4.8 | 212 | 39 |
| 4 | Anthony Rinella, MD | Naperville | 80.7 | 4.9 | 73 | 30 |
| 5 | William Payne, MD | Springfield | 80.4 | 4.9 | 264 | 26 |
| 6 | Daniel Mulconrey, MD | Peoria | 77.9 | 4.9 | 151 | 25 |
| 7 | Egon Doppenberg, MD | Downers Grove | 76.5 | 5.0 | 16 | 32 |
| 8 | Stephen Pineda, MD | Springfield | 75.8 | 4.6 | 128 | 36 |
| 9 | Sarah Fouke, MD | O Fallon | 75.1 | 4.7 | 26 | 30 |
| 10 | Taras Masnyk, MD | Winfield | 74.6 | 5.0 | 7 | 33 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked spine surgeon in Illinois?
Sean Salehi, MD in Mokena, with a BestDocs score of 83.3 (4.9 stars from 160 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many spine surgeons in Illinois have online booking?
14 of the 37 ranked spine surgeons in Illinois offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these spine surgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.