Howard Federer
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 560-GMP, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Howard Clark Federer, MD, a general surgeon at Endeavor Health, combines decades of experience with a passion for education, communication and innovation. He performs minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, often helping patients avoid traditional operations when appropriate. Dr. Federer is also a long-time educator and mentor, helping train the next generation of physicians while providing thoughtful, individualized care to each patient he serves.

Dr. Federer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Lymphedema, Epidural Lipomatosis, Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome, and Colostomy.

Graduate Institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1984
Residency
Rush Medical College, General Surgery, 1989
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
5140 N. California Ave., Suite 560-GMP, Chicago, IL 60625
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2751 W. Winona St., Wound Care/Hyperbaric Center, Chicago, IL 60625
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