Nicholas R. Kunio
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Nicholas R. Kunio

General Surgery
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group Surgery
745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
Elgin, IL 
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Expertise in
6
conditions
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group Surgery
745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
Elgin, IL 
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Overview

Nicholas Kunio is a General Surgeon in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kunio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Oregon Health Sciences University, General Surgery
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Oregon Health Sciences University, MIS Advanced GI
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Advocate Medical Group Surgery
745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, Elgin, IL 60123
Call: 847-695-6600
Other Locations
Advocate Medical Group Surgery
4847 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

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.


10 Total Publications

Increasing tumor length is associated with regional lymph node metastases and decreased survival in esophageal cancer.
Increasing tumor length is associated with regional lymph node metastases and decreased survival in esophageal cancer.
Journal: American journal of surgery
Published: November 03, 2015
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      • Cellulitis
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      • Adrenal Gland Adenoma
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