Summary

Dr. John Andrews is a surgeon with 41 years of experience helping patients with complex surgical needs. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1991. Dr. Andrews furthered his training with a fellowship at Cook County Health and Hospitals System in 1992, building expertise that has served patients for more than four decades.

Dr. Andrews practices with Northwestern Medical Group in Lake Forest, Illinois, and also provides surgical services in Grayslake. He specializes in treating conditions like hemorrhoids and fecal incontinence, including cases that develop after childbirth. His approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to support patient recovery. Patients have given Dr. Andrews an average rating of 4.8 stars, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and compassionate care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 41 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John R. Andrews has 2 locations

Northwestern Medical Group

800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100Lake Forest, IL 60045

Northwestern Medicine Surgical Services

1475 East Belvidere Road Ste 311Grayslake, IL 60030

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41 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Lake Forest , ILArlington Heights , ILMaywood , ILBarrington , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Med School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of OsteopathicMedicine Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John R. Andrews

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John R. Andrews has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John R. Andrews has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • General Surgeon
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cook County Health and Hospitals System1992

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago1991

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineGraduated in 1985
University of Illinois College of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. John Andrews's office is located at 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
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