Summary

Dr. Chirag Dholakia is a surgeon with 22 years of experience treating patients with complex surgical conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and completed his residency training at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Dholakia furthered his surgical expertise through fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He speaks Gujarati in addition to English.

Dr. Dholakia practices at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin. He specializes in treating patients with ventral hernias and helps diagnose and manage abdominal and flank pain. His surgical practice includes performing procedures that may involve sedation, and he works with rehabilitation teams to coordinate physical therapy and infusion therapy when needed for patient recovery. Patients rate him 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Gujarati
  • University of California (Irvine)
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204Palos Heights, IL 60463

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4.8 
22 Years of Experience
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Speaks Gujarati
Palos Heights , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chirag A. Dholakia

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chirag A. Dholakia has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chirag A. Dholakia has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of California (Irvine)2010

Residency

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics2009
Vanderbilt University Medical Center2006

Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaGraduated in 2004

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Dr. Chirag Dholakia's office is located at 12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, Palos Heights, IL, 60463.
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Dr. Chirag Dholakia is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin.
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