25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Chicago, IL

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25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in Chicago, IL

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MediFind found 822 specialists near Chicago, IL

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    Ying Lai
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin

    Ying Lai is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Cord M. Sturgeon
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cord Sturgeon is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sturgeon is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Celeste G. Cruz
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Celeste Cruz is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Galter Pavilion

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-150, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Kielb is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kielb is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Ochoa Syndrome, Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Sunshine Wounds LLC

    3000 N Halsted St, Suite 600, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dehaan is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dehaan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Varicose Veins, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dehaan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Arkes

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 950, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Gaupp is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gaupp is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hysterectomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

    Michael J. Rosen
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rosen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Eric S. Hungness
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Rodney Thill
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Hasan B. Alam
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Bryce J. Bardezbanian
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryce Bardezbanian is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bardezbanian is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Kevin P. Bethke
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    250 E Superior St Ste 4-420, Prentice Women's Hospital, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Bethke is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bethke has been practicing medicine for over 43 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Samuel S. Kingsley
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Kingsley is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kingsley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy.

    Barbara L. Krueger
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Krueger is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Krueger is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery S.C.

    2001 N Halsted St Ste 200, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Phelps is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Phelps is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    General Surgery
    1725 W Harrison St, Suite 818, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Prinz is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Prinz is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Integrated Pelvic Health Program

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 950, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Kenton is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kenton is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Hysterectomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Northwestern Medicine Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 950, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Mueller is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Vaginectomy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    General Surgery

    The University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Betty Fan is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Mastectomy. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Rush University Medical Group

    1725 W Harrison St, Suite 818, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfonso Torquati is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Torquati is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallstones, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Torquati is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandra Perez is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    General Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Rebeca Rico is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rico is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Concussion, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suhail Zeineddin is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zeineddin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    General Surgery

    UI Health Surgery Center

    1801 W Taylor St Ste 3F, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Chaudhry is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    676 N St Clair St Ste 950, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Bretschneider is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bretschneider has been practicing medicine for over 14 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Hysterectomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

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    When should I see a General Surgeon near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a General Surgeon near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank General Surgeons near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by General Surgeons near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a General Surgeon in Chicago?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different General Surgeon?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a General Surgeon near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my General Surgeon?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my General Surgeon may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female General Surgeons near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    What are the most common health conditions that a General Surgeon near Chicago, IL might treat?

    Can I filter my search to find a General Surgeon that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the General Surgeon search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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