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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). 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.
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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.
Joseph Caprini is a General Surgeon in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Caprini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Varicose Veins, and Venous Insufficiency.
University Of Chicago
Ryan Merkow is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Merkow is currently accepting new patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Omar C. Morcos, MD, a vascular surgeon at Endeavor Health, treats complex arterial and venous conditions including aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. He performs minimally invasive and open procedures such as endovascular repair, bypass surgery and wound care. Dr. Morcos speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Morcos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Insufficiency, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
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.