John Linn
Distinguished in Femoral Hernia

Dr. John Linn

General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
Glenview, IL 

Distinguished in Femoral Hernia
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
Glenview, IL 
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Overview

John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function.

Dr. Linn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Wisconsin, 2005
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, General Surgery, 2010
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Fellowships
Ohio State University Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2011
Hospital Affiliations
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, Glenview, IL 60026
Call: 847-570-1700
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
Call: 847-570-1700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Controlled Study of Self Fixating Mesh Versus Non Fixating Polyester Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
A Randomized Controlled Study of Self Fixating Mesh Versus Non Fixating Polyester Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 11, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

98 Total Publications

Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after bariatric surgery does not increase postoperative bleeding complications.
Extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after bariatric surgery does not increase postoperative bleeding complications.
Journal: Surgery
Published: May 05, 2025
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B. Todd Heniford, MD, a surgeon at Endeavor Health, leads the Endeavor Health Comprehensive Abdominal Health and Hernia Center. He specializes in hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. With more than 650 publications and experience training surgical leaders worldwide, Dr. Heniford applies evidence-based innovation and a team-based approach to restore strength and function for patients with both routine and complex surgical needs. For credentialing and licensing purposes, this provider’s legal name is Brant Heniford, MD. Dr. Heniford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

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  • Hernia
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  • Cholecystitis
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  • Acrospiroma
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  • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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