Dr. Ruben D. Boyajian, MD | Effingham, IL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Ruben Boyajian treats breast cancer, metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and Paget disease of the breast, and performs breast cancer surgery, chest reconstruction, and colonoscopy. He has practiced surgery, emergency medicine, and other listed specialties for 56 years and is affiliated with HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

He completed his residency at Hospital of Saint Raphael and received his medical degree from Universidad de la República Facultad de Medicina. Patients rate Dr. Boyajian 4.67 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.7

12 Ratings
56 years of experience
31 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Hospital Of Saint Raphael
5 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Boyajian's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

12 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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He Is An AWESOME DOCTOR!!!!! Never Had A Doctor Listen To Me and Explain My Options and Explain Exactly What They Were Going To Do....Great Care!!!!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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November 9th, 2015

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Dr. Boyajian is caring for my mother who is recently diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Dr. Boyajian has performed 2 surgical procedures on my mom within 10 days at the Effingham Surgical Center. He makes my mom feel like she is his only patient! I see my mom at peace under his care and expertise. Cathy is Dr. Boyajian's nurse; she is a beautiful and heartfelt person who talks to my mom with patience and hope. I am a big city woman but Dr. Boyajian makes me have great faith and confidence in this small town practice. However, his office ladies leave much to be desired. They are dried up and less than helpful but please know Cathy R.N. and Dr. Boyajian are amazing! So blessed my mother is in 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

January 16th, 2012

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Doctor Boyajian is an excellent surgeon and gentleman. He has some mousy, nosy, office workers but he, himself, and his nursing staff, is excellent. The only GS in Effingham worth seeing for sure.

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

July 15th, 2011

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I have had multi-surgeries and he is the best, excellent patient/dr connection. Wanted to make sure that I understood everything before leaving the room. I feel very comfortable and I know he cares.His staff... oh my...they are excellent, not one has ever had a negative/hateful attitude with me at all. BIG plus is I don't have to wait long once I get there to see Dr. And Not once did I ever hear his team talk negative about anyone and NEVER talked about another patient in front of us. If anyone needs a surgeon, don't go to anyone else....go directly to Dr Boyajian!!

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 19th, 2010

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The best!

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 15th, 2009

Hshs Saint Anthonys Memorial Hospital

503 N Maple StEffingham, IL 62401

Tel: (217) 342-2121

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

HSHS Medical Group Multspecialty Care - Effingham

900 W. Temple Ave. Bldg. B, Suite 2500Effingham, IL 62401


Dr. Ruben Dionisio Boyajian, MD	James J. Flaig, DO	Kristin Haag, PA-C	Dr. Lisa A Kowalski, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Other	Surgery
		Accepts New Patients
4.7 (12 Ratings)	3.5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.6 (7 Ratings)
56 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, Spanish
Effingham , IL	Effingham , IL	Shelbyville , IL	Effingham , IL
Med School: Universidad De La Republica Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (Medical Education)	Med School: Bachelors of Applied Sciences and Arts Radiologic Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (Medical Education)
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Emergency Medicine
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Other

Dr. Ruben Dionisio Boyajian 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital Of Saint Raphael.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De La Republica Facultad De Medicina in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Boyajian's NPI number is 1912917188.

Bruce Scott Smith
Anesthesiology
49 Years Exp | Effingham, IL
(0)
Michael Theodore Crowley
Emergency Medicine
7 Years Exp | Bethlehem, PA
(1)
Dr. Theodore Daniel Fifer
Plastic Surgery
43 Years Exp | Greenville, IL
(12)
Dr. Andrew Scott Goggin, MD
Family Medicine
27 Years Exp | Vandalia, IL
(16)
Dr. Robert Victor Trask, MD
Cardiology
42 Years Exp | Springfield, IL
(17)
Dr. Leann F Nitschke, MD
Surgery
38 Years Exp | Effingham, IL
(0)
Dr. Janna Ruen Josepha Henry, MD
Internal Medicine
13 Years Exp | Effingham, IL
(0)
Iven W. Boehm, PA-C
Other
| Neoga, IL
(3)
Lynn Potter, APRN
Other
| Mattoon, IL
(14)
Kevin D. Malone, MD
Surgery
| Effingham, IL
(12)

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Where is Dr. Ruben Boyajian's office located?: Dr. Ruben Boyajian's office is located at 503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL, 62401.

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