Overview
George T. Hodakowski, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Elk Grove Village near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hodakowski delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Hodakowski works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Dr. Hodakowski is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Hodakowski is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hodakowski is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4400 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
800 Biesterfield Rd, Ste 545, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George T. Hodakowski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George T. Hodakowski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George T. Hodakowski by calling their office at 708-346-4040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George T. Hodakowski a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George T. Hodakowski is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. George T. Hodakowski specialize in?
While Dr. George T. Hodakowski is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Valve Repair, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. George T. Hodakowski accept my insurance?
Dr. George T. Hodakowski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-346-4040 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic DissectionDr. Hodakowski isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Hodakowski isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Hodakowski isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Hodakowski isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- GastrostomyDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Hodakowski isExperienced. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).