0 reviews
Summary
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery and thoracic surgery, bringing 18 years of experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at St. Georges University School of Medicine and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Yerkes is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions, including Northwest Community Healthcare, Glenbrook Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital in the Chicago area, as well as Rochester General Hospital in New York and UnityPoint Health facilities in Rock Island and Moline. His clinical expertise focuses on treating serious lung conditions, including lung cancer and both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He performs specialized procedures such as wedge resection, pathology tests, and implanted access port placement to help patients receive comprehensive cancer care.
Dr. Yerkes is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions, including Northwest Community Healthcare, Glenbrook Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital in the Chicago area, as well as Rochester General Hospital in New York and UnityPoint Health facilities in Rock Island and Moline. His clinical expertise focuses on treating serious lung conditions, including lung cancer and both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He performs specialized procedures such as wedge resection, pathology tests, and implanted access port placement to help patients receive comprehensive cancer care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- speaks English
- St George Univ
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 9 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes has 9 locationsNorthwest Community Healthcare Medical Group Surgery
880 W Central Rd Ste 5000Arlington Heights, IL 60005Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Rochester General Gastroenterology
1425 PORTLAND AVE BLDG 2ROCHESTER, NY 14621Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Compare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Dr. Nicholas Yerkes | Dr. Lan Raikar, MD, FACS | Dr. Christian Malalis, MD | Dr. Sarah Donnelly Hans, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 18 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Arlington Heights , IL | Gurnee , IL | NORTHFIELD , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: St George Univ | Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine | Med School: Rush Medical College at Rush University | Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nicholas Yerkes
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from St George Univ and St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Yerkes' NPI number is 1720225436.
Similar Doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Nicholas Yerkes affiliated with?
- Dr. Nicholas Yerkes is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, Unitypoint Health Trinity Moline, and Unitypoint Health Trinity Rock Island.
- Does Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Nicholas Yerkes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Yerkes?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Nicholas Yerkes here on Vitals.
- Is Dr. Nicholas Yerkes accepting new patients?
- Dr. Nicholas Yerkes is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Nicholas Yerkes's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.







