
Overview
James Frank Boffa, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides surgical care for a broad range of abdominal and soft tissue conditions. He treats issues such as colon cancer, biliary disease, hernias and trauma-related injuries. His expertise includes minimally invasive and open procedures like laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, abdominal hernia repair and splenectomy. Dr. Boffa is experienced in delivering comprehensive surgical care with a focus on optimizing recovery.
Dr. Boffa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Boffa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
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Locations
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ujiki is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ujiki is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function. Dr. Linn is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
B. Todd Heniford, MD, a surgeon at Endeavor Health, leads the Endeavor Health Comprehensive Abdominal Health and Hernia Center. He specializes in hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. With more than 650 publications and experience training surgical leaders worldwide, Dr. Heniford applies evidence-based innovation and a team-based approach to restore strength and function for patients with both routine and complex surgical needs. For credentialing and licensing purposes, this provider’s legal name is Brant Heniford, MD. Dr. Heniford is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Heniford is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Boffa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Boffa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Boffa by calling their office at 847-570-1700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Boffa a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Boffa is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. James Boffa specialize in?
While Dr. James Boffa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Epidural Lipomatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James Boffa accept my insurance?
Dr. James Boffa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-570-1700 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
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Boffa isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anal FissureDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Boffa isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.


