Summary

Dr. Chirag Dholakia is a surgeon with 22 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. 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 further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He is fluent in Gujarati, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Dholakia practices with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Palos Heights, Illinois, and maintains hospital affiliations with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin. His surgical expertise includes treating venous skin ulcers, hemorrhoids, and lipomas. He performs various procedures including skin lesion treatment and removal, hemorrhoidectomy, and soft tissue tumor excision. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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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 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

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

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4.8 
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22 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Gujarati Speaks English Speaks English
Palos Heights , ILMaywood , ILRiver Forest , ILRiver Forest , IL
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Med School: St. James School of Medicine Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Chirag A. Dholakia has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Chirag A. Dholakia has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Chirag A. Dholakia holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California (Irvine) in 2010.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in 2009 and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria in 2004.

NPI Number

Chirag A. Dholakia's NPI number is 1972667624.

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Which hospitals is Chirag Dholakia affiliated with?
Chirag Dholakia is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin.
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