Overview
Henry Govekar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Govekar is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1138, Chicago, IL 60612
610 S Maple Ave Ste 5500, Oak Park,, IL 60304
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. Henry Govekar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Henry Govekar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Henry Govekar by calling their office at 312-942-7088. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Henry Govekar a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Henry Govekar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Henry Govekar specialize in?
While Dr. Henry Govekar is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Henry Govekar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Henry Govekar has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Henry Govekar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Henry Govekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Henry Govekar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-7088 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
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Govekar isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Govekar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Genital WartsDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Govekar isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CellulitisDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColitisDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColostomyDr. Govekar isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.