John Smetona
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

Overview

John Smetona is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Smetona is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

Yale University School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Plastic Surgery in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Plastic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Advocate Children's Medical Group Pediatric Plastic Surgery
9555 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Other Locations
Advocate Medical Group Pediatrics
4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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.


40 Total Publications

Congenital Melanocytic Nevi.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Smetona

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Smetona?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Smetona by calling their office at 847-318-9330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John Smetona a top-rated expert for Plagiocephaly?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Smetona is classified as an Advanced expert for Plagiocephaly, 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. John Smetona specialize in?

While Dr. John Smetona is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. John Smetona participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Smetona has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Plagiocephaly. You can view a list of Dr. John Smetona's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Smetona accept my insurance?

Dr. John Smetona accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-318-9330 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.

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