Gunnar B. J. Andersson

Dr. Andersson is The Ronald L. DeWald, MD Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Andersson received his MD from the University of Goteborg, Sweden, completed his residency at Sahlgren University Hospital and obtained a PhD in medical science at the University of Göteborg. Dr. Andersson has been at the forefront of spine surgery research and education for 40 years. He is a member of 17 editorial boards, editor-in-chief of Spinal News International, a deputy editor for Spine, founding editor of Contemporary Spine Surgery and an associate editor of Clinical Biomechanics. He is the author of over 320 original publications, over 160 books and book chapters, and over 530 abstracts.