Dr. Eric S. Hungness, MD

Dr. Eric Hungness specializes in surgery with nearly three decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Hungness furthered his training with a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2005. He speaks both English and Spanish to better serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Hungness practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on treating conditions such as achalasia and gastroesophageal reflux disease, helping patients find relief from complex digestive disorders. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, which often allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.