Summary

Dr. James Boffa is a surgeon specializing in surgery and trauma surgery with 38 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Boffa is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Boffa practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Skokie, Des Plaines, Glenview, Chicago, Evanston, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights. He is affiliated with several major hospitals including Northwest Community Healthcare, Glenbrook Hospital, and Evanston Hospital. His expertise includes treating various types of hernias such as ventral, inguinal, and sports hernias. Dr. Boffa also performs surgical pathology procedures and provides sedation services. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 10 hospital affiliations
  • 10 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Frank Boffa has 10 locations

Northshore Medical Group General Surgery

9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900Skokie, IL 60076
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ascension Holy Family

100 N River RdDes Plaines, IL 60016

Glenbrook Hospital

2100 Pfingsten RdGlenview, IL 60026

Evanston Hospital

2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201

Amita Health Saint Francis Hospital

355 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60202

Highland Park Hospital

777 Park Ave WHighland Park, IL 60035

Northwest Community Healthcare

800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005

Skokie Hospital

9600 Gross Point RdSkokie, IL 60076

Swedish Hospital

5140 N California AveChicago, IL 60625

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3.6 
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38 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Polish, English
Skokie , ILRiver Forest , ILBarrington , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Frank Boffa has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Frank Boffa has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Hernia
  • Other
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

Medical School

Universidad De Guadalajara Centro Universitario De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1988

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Dr. James Boffa's office is located at 9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL, 60076.
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