Dr. Herand Abcarian, MD | River Forest, IL | General Surgeon

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With 61 years in surgery and colorectal surgery, Dr. Herand Abcarian is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital. He completed his residency at Crook County Hospital and sees patients in River Forest, Park Ridge, Melrose Park, and Chicago, Illinois. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Abcarian 4.6 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.6

25 Ratings
61 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Crook County Hospital
8 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Abcarian's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

25 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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An excellent, caring and skilled surgeon. Solved my medical problems when no one else could. Highly recommend!

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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

July 7th, 2015

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I have been a patient of Dr. Abcarian for over 36 years and he is the benchmark that I judge all other health care professionals against. No one has ever surpassed his care.

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 24th, 2012

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Dr. Abcarian resolved a problem for me several years ago that was a great relief. I would recommend him to anybody seeking a doctor in his field of expertise.

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 15th, 2012

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awesome doctor. simply awesome

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 24th, 2012

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This doctor saved my life several years ago. Not only is he the best doctor that I have ever met, but he truly cares about his patients. Compassionate, competent doctors like this are hard to find.

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

August 3rd, 2011

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Extremely knowledgeable. Very involved with his patients. I have never been to a doctor who is this caring and involved with his patients. He knows the answer to every question I have asked and is always correct. He understood my concerns and took them very seriously. I would refer anyone to him.

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

January 20th, 2011

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Dr. Abcarian has the best bedside manner of any Dr. I have ever seen. Aside from being the best in his field and the sage of fistulas, he is the most humane Dr. ever.

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 28th, 2010

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I WILL TELL YOU THIS I AM HERE TIODAY BECAUSE OF THIS GREAT MAN,PERSON AND DOCTOR. HE SAVED MY LIFE.HE WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE RECOMMANDED TO ANY ONE WHO MAY NEED HIM,AND IN MY HEART I KNOW HE WILL SAVE THEM.HE ALSO IS A HUMBLE AND HONORABLE HUMAN BEING. I WILL BE FOREVER GREATFUL FOR DR.ABCARIAN.

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

August 8th, 2009

Abcarian Herand Office

1430 Lathrop AveRiver Forest, IL 60305

Tel: (312) 996-2061

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Uic Outpatient Care Center

1801 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612

Tel: (866) 600-2273

Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat7:00 am - 3:00 pm

SunClosed

University Of Illinois Medical Center At Chicago Surgery

1801 W Taylor St Ste 3FChicago, IL 60612

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

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University Of Illinois In Chicago Surgery Outpatient Care

1801 W Taylor St Ste 3F MC 741Chicago, IL 60612

Tel: (312) 355-4300

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

UIC Division Of Colorectal Surgery

840 S Wood St Ste 518EChicago, IL 60612

Tel: (312) 996-2061

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

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Dr. Herand Abcarian, MD	Dr. Siva Elangovan, MD	Dr. Sarah Donnelly Hans, MD	Dr. Kevin Petermann, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (25 Ratings)	4.9 (7 Ratings)	4 (12 Ratings)	4.8 (4 Ratings)
61 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	25 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	Speaks English
River Forest , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL	River Forest , IL
Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University	Med School: Ross University School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Colorectal Surgery

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Crook County Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences in 1965.

NPI Number

Dr. Abcarian's NPI number is 1881792372.

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