Dr. Howard Clark Federer, MD

Dr. Howard Federer is a surgeon who has dedicated 42 years to providing comprehensive surgical care to patients throughout the Chicago area. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center. His extensive experience in surgery has established him as a trusted specialist in wound care and hernia repair. Dr. Federer is fluent in Spanish and Russian, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Federer practices at multiple respected healthcare facilities, including Swedish Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and Park Ridge. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as ventral hernias, pressure sores, and open wounds that require expert surgical intervention. His procedural expertise includes chronic wound care, wound debridement, and …providing sedation for patient comfort during treatments. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Federer highly, giving him an average rating of 4.4 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.