Richard Kube, MD (Prairie Spine & Pain Institute, Peoria, Ill.). Dr. Kube is founder and owner of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute and Prairie Surgicare, a certified surgical facility. He is dedicated to minimally invasive surgical and nonoperative techniques and has served in various committees within the North American Spine Society and International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
Dr. Kube is also on the board of directors for the American Board of Spine Surgery, where he serves as treasurer. He has consulting agreements within the spine industry and a special interest in strategic planning and entrepreneurship. He is the advisor to Twisted Sun Innovations, a Hygrogen energy company working on renewable energy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Dr. Kube earned his medical degree at Saint Louis University, where he also completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a spine fellowship in Louisville, Ky., with Spine Surgery PSC.
