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Honoring Richard Fessler, MD, PhD

We invite you to honor Dr. Fessler’s career and continue his legacy. Your support will establish an endowed professorship of neurosurgery. Among the highest honors awarded to Rush faculty, endowed positions provide a stable, predictable source of funding for faculty to address urgent scientific challenges, care for patients and guide the next generation of healthcare leaders. Each gift enables Rush to advance our mission of improving health for all — today and for generations to come.

Choose your level of impact represented by Dr. Fessler’s many milestones:

Dedication Inside the Operating Room

Throughout his career, Dr. Fessler has spent more than 40 years in the operating room.
 
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The Importance of Mentorship

Over 170 physicians and scientists have benefited from Dr. Fessler’s mentorship.
 
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An Author of Medicine

Dr. Fessler has published more than 325 manuscripts.
 
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Enduring Legacy

Honor the lasting impact of Dr. Fessler's contributions to patient care, research and education.
 
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