
Overview
Peter Hwang, DO, a trauma and acute care surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive surgical and critical care for patients facing urgent or life-threatening conditions. He treats patients in both the operating room and ICU, using a holistic approach that considers the physical, emotional and mental aspects of recovery. Dr. Hwang is actively involved in training future physicians and participates in advanced surgical simulation courses at Evanston Hospital to strengthen trauma care techniques.
Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
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.
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 top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
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 top areas of expertise are 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 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.
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
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- NecrosisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.


