Spinal Surgery

Adam Mollsen, PA-C

Adam is a Board Certified Physician Assistant with proficiency in general orthopaedics with an emphasis on spine surgery. His interests are in new minimally invasive treatments for spine disease. Adam has been in practice since 2003 working at Fox Valley Orthopaedics in Geneva, Illinois prior to joining Du Page Medical Group.

Since working as a mid-level practitioner Adam has directly managed treatment plans for patients with conditions of the spine, gaining the trust and respect of both patients and colleagues. He brings with him a wealth of experience working along side his attending Physicians as well as running an autonomous clinic. He prides himself on developing an excellent rapport with his patients, educating them and making them an informed participant in their care.

Adam continues to advance his medical knowledge by attending numerous spine courses learning the latest techniques in minimally invasive, as well as traditional surgical methods. He has been active in training PA students and hosting clinical rotations in Orthopaedic and Spine surgery. Adam obtained his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Finch University of Health Sciences. Prior to attending PA school, he gained experience as an Athletic Trainer at Elmhurst College where he earned his Bachelors Degree graduating with honors. He is a member if the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Adam is skilled in diagnosing and treating such conditions of the spine as Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Spondylosis, Herniated Discs, Radiculopathy (Sciatica), Spinal Stenosis, and Vertebral Fractues (Compression Fractures).

He also has experience in the following spinal procedures: Anterior Lumbar, Interbody Fusion (ALIF), Laminectomy, Fusion - Instrumented, Lumbar Laminectomy, Lumbar Laminectomy, Fusion - Instrumented, Lumbar Partial Discectomy, Microdiscectomy, Minimally Invasive Approach (PLIF), eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF), Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Fusion - Instrumented (ACDF), and Cervical Laminectomy, Fusion - Instrumented.