
Overview
Peter Hwang, DO, a trauma and acute care surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive surgical and critical care for patients facing urgent or life-threatening conditions. He treats patients in both the operating room and ICU, using a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional and mental aspects of recovery. Dr. Hwang is actively involved in training future physicians and participates in advanced surgical simulation courses at Evanston Hospital to strengthen trauma care techniques.
Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
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.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Melissa Hogg, MD, a surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides advanced, minimally invasive surgical care for patients with cancer and complex conditions. She specializes in robotic-assisted procedures and evidence-based treatment strategies that promote both longevity and quality of life. Dr. Hogg is also dedicated to surgical education and innovation, ensuring that advances in technology and training continue to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Dr. Hogg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Xavier Keutgen is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keutgen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Keutgen is currently accepting new patients.
Loyola University Medical Center
Gerard Abood is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Abood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Abood is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- NecrosisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.

