Overview
Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Hungness has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric S. Hungness
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric S. Hungness?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric S. Hungness by calling their office at 312-695-8918. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric S. Hungness a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric S. Hungness is classified as an Elite expert for Achalasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric S. Hungness specialize in?
While Dr. Eric S. Hungness is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eric S. Hungness participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric S. Hungness has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Eric S. Hungness's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric S. Hungness accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric S. Hungness accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-8918 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- AchalasiaDr. Hungness isElite. Learn about Achalasia.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hungness isElite. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hungness isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hungness isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Hungness isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- HerniaDr. Hungness isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Hungness isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hungness isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Hungness isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Hungness isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- EsophagitisDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Hungness isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.