Summary

Dr. Hefner graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988. He works in Lake Forest, IL and specializes in Anesthesiology and Hospital Medicine. Dr. Hefner is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. George Gerhardt Hefner has 4 locations

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

Northwestern Medical Group

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Arkes Pavilion, Ste 940Lake Forest, IL 60045

Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center

2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215

Northwestern Medical Group

10400 Haligus Rd # 2Huntley, IL 60142

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4.6 
38 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lake Forest , ILWILMETTE , ILEvanston , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Gerhardt Hefner

  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Network Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Gerhardt Hefner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Gerhardt Hefner has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Hospital Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. George Gerhardt Hefner 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Hefner's NPI number is 1548279649.

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Dr. George Hefner is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.
What languages does Dr. George Hefner speak?
Dr. George Hefner speaks English.
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