The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Chicago, IL. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suhail Zeineddin is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zeineddin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fizan Abdullah is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abdullah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Francisco A. Quinteros
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Chicago Institute Of Advanced Surgery

    200 W Superior St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Quinteros is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Quinteros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Genital Warts, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

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    Hasan B. Alam
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Rami E. Lutfi
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Chicago Institute Of Advanced Surgery

    200 W Superior St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Rami Lutfi is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lutfi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehul Raval is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raval is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Lavin Family Pavilion

    259 E Erie St Ste 1616, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mcgee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Eric S. Hungness
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Michael J. Rosen
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rosen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Michael J. Sutherland
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sutherland is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sutherland has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 810, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Siparsky is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Siparsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Appendicitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Chicago Institute Of Advanced Surgery

    200 W Superior St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Sarran is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sarran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Cellulitis, Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Grace Mak
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S. Maryland Ave., Mc4062, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Mak is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lautz is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lautz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Infantile Pneumothorax, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Grabowski is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grabowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Oophorectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2320, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hu is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gangrene, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Ryan Merkow
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Galter Pavilion

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 21-700, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Merkow is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Cannon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Liesman is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Liesman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zoe Post is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Post is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendectomy doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendectomy doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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