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Summary
Dr. Nicholas Yerkes is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgical treatment of chest and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Yerkes speaks English.
Dr. Yerkes is affiliated with several hospitals including Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital in Illinois, as well as Rochester General Hospital in New York and UnityPoint Health facilities in Iowa. He focuses on treating serious lung conditions such as lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing wedge resections to remove small portions of lung tissue, pulmonary lobectomies to remove entire lung lobes, and thoracotomies for chest access during complex procedures.
Dr. Yerkes is affiliated with several hospitals including Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, and Highland Park Hospital in Illinois, as well as Rochester General Hospital in New York and UnityPoint Health facilities in Iowa. He focuses on treating serious lung conditions such as lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing wedge resections to remove small portions of lung tissue, pulmonary lobectomies to remove entire lung lobes, and thoracotomies for chest access during complex procedures.
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
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| Med School: St George Univ | Med School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine | Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: Alfaisal University Medical School |
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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 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
Medical School
Graduated from St George Univ and St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Yerkes' NPI number is 1720225436.
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- 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.
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