Daniel Borja Cacho, MD | Lake Forest, IL | Transplant Surgeon

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Daniel Borja Cacho graduated from the Universidad De La Salle,La Salle University in 1998. He works in Lake Forest, IL and 1 other location and specializes in Transplant Surgeon. Daniel Borja Cacho is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

accepting new patients
3.8

9 Ratings
28 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish
University of Minnesota
6 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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

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3.8

9 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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I'd like to find those ungrateful bastards who low-rated Dr. Borja in these reviews--so I could kick their fool behinds back to Hooterville. He has saved so many lives, including mine in 2014, with his gentle, knowing genius that I'm asking the Pope to nominate him for sainthood. One of the great men of our time. (My name is Bobby Lancaster, and I'll proudly supply further ID verification if that is required.)

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 5th, 2019

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Dr. Borja saved my life with a liver and kidney transplant. Excellent surgeon who cares about his patients and is very professional.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 17th, 2018

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Dr. Borja and his team gave my husband life again. My husband had a liver transplant in Oct. 2016 and although complicated, he survived. Dr. Borja explained every detail even the fears that we had. My family will always be forever grateful to this man and his team. Now he may actually be able to see his youngest daughter graduate high school.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

February 5th, 2018

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My husband had pancreatic surgery in September of 2016. Dr. Borja explained every little detail and made my husband and I feel so much better about this surgery. It came off without and hitch and Dr. Borja took excellent care of him after the surgery. We will be forever grateful to Dr. Borja!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 25th, 2017

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Like the doctor Transplant program is rather disorganized

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

May 11th, 2017

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An exceptional communicator and a most sincere man. Incredibly intelligent and well respected among his peers.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 27th, 2015

Northwestern Medicine Hepatobiliary Clinic

800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100Lake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: (312) 695-8900

Northwestern Medicine Organ Transplantation Center

676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, 19th FlChicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 695-8900

Northwestern Medicine Hepatobiliary Clinic

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: (312) 695-8900

Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center - Organ Transplant

4822 S Cottage Grove Ave Ste 5-400Chicago, IL 60615

Tel: (312) 695-8900


Daniel Borja Cacho, MD	Derrick A. Christopher, MD	Dr. Raymond Pollak, MD	Dr. Martin Fred Mozes
Transplant Surgery	Transplant Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
28 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish		Speaks English	Speaks English
Lake Forest , IL	Chicago , IL	Skokie , IL	Itasca , IL
Med School: Universidad de la Salle	Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine	Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand	Med School: Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School
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Daniel Borja Cacho 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 Minnesota in 2011 and University of Minnesota in 2009.

Residency

Completed their residency at The National Autonomous University of Mexico in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad de la Salle in 1998 and La Salle University in 1998.

NPI Number

Daniel Borja Cacho's NPI number is 1710211503.

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Where is Daniel Borja Cacho's office located?: Daniel Borja Cacho's office is located at 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
Which hospitals is Daniel Borja Cacho affiliated with?: Daniel Borja Cacho is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
What languages does Daniel Borja Cacho speak?: Daniel Borja Cacho speaks Spanish.

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