692 General Surgeons Found in Hometown, IL

We found 692 General Surgeons available in Hometown, IL with an average 4 stars across 3,832 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 208 General Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 186 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Di Fan, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL5.0 mi
Dr. Di Fan has studied and practiced thoracic surgery throughout his academic and professional career, which spans over 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. View Profile

Dr. Ara K. Pridjian, MD

Vascular Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL5.0 mi
Ara K. Pridjian, M.D., is a board-certified physician with decades of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in vascular, endovascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. View Profile

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Dr. Anton Jiries Fakhouri, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
40 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
"I have no issues w Dr. Fahkouri but the services are terrible. The waiting time is too long for me. Dr . Fahkouri is very pleasant and friendly." View Profile

Dr. Michel Nadim Ilbawi, MD

Thoracic Surgery
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"Dr.Ilbawi has performed 3 surgeries on my baby. He is truly a gift, you won’t find anyone as kind and humble as him." View Profile

Dr. Rajendra Ramniklal Shah, MD

Surgery
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Rajendra Ramniklal Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Orland Park, IL and Chicago, IL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Philip Joseph Alexander, MD

Thoracic Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"I am glad this is over with. But it was a great experience with these surgeons and office staff." View Profile

Dr. Faris Abusharif, MD

Anesthesiology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Faris Abusharif, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in ORLAND PARK, IL and Hinsdale, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gerald Andrew Cahill, MD

Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
"Dr. Cahill is an excellent surgeon.. and he knows it. Almost too much I think." View Profile

Dr. Sam G. Pappas, MD

Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL
Dr. Sam G. Pappas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with another office in Chicago, IL. He has 28 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Dean Michael Govostis, MD

Vascular Surgery
42 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi

Dr. Henry J Fuentes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Henry J Fuentes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Palos Heights, IL and Joliet, IL(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anthony Kouri, MD

Surgery
1 Award
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.9 mi
"He listened, he explained, he understood. The biggest things to take away from this. He was extremely nice, listened to all my concerns and offered options that are not just PT." View Profile

Dr. Douglas Philip Slakey, MD

Transplant Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"I would highly recommend Dr. Douglas Slakey as a surgeon. I donated a kidney to my daughter and Dr. Slakey was my surgeon." View Profile

Dr. John Mark Santaniello, MD

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"Dr. John Santaniello saved my life. I will always be indebted to him. He is wonderful!!" View Profile

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD

Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"He has a great demeanor. Honest. Genuinely cares." View Profile

Dr. Barbara Lynn Krueger, MD

Surgery
38 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"Facing cancer isn't easy but Dr. Krueger and her staff were wonderful" View Profile

Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Nikola Kaylar Puffinbarger, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Oak Lawn, IL and Oklahoma City, OK(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Francisco Antonio Quinteros, MD

Surgery
20 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Francisco Antonio Quinteros, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Evergreen Park, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and CHICAGO, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Martin Borhani, MD

Vascular Surgery
34 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Martin Borhani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Evergreen Park, IL, with other offices in Olympia Fields, IL and Evergreen Park, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Luca Arsenio Vricella, MD

Thoracic Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Luca Arsenio Vricella, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Park Ridge, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Saeed Ahmad Chowdhry, MD

Plastic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Saeed Ahmad Chowdhry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Oak Lawn, IL and Evansville, IN(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bruce Samuel Bauer, MD

Plastic Surgery
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
Dr. Bruce Samuel Bauer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Chicago, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Andrew Kotis, DO

Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL3.3 mi
"I recommend him" View Profile

Dr. Michael Walter Frank

Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Michael Walter Frank is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Aurora, IL and Oak Lawn, IL(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael James Liston, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
46 years exp
Palos Heights, IL6.1 mi
"Dr List on is a wonderful surgeon. Completed a full knee replacement for me 16 days ago. The incision is almost healed, and I am in less pain than I was weeks prior to the surgery." View Profile

Dr. Marissa Anderson, MD

Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
OAK LAWN, IL
Dr. Marissa Anderson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in OAK LAWN, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and OAK LAWN, IL. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gianluca Lazzaro, MD

Surgical Oncology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Merrionette Park, IL3.8 mi
Dr. Gianluca Lazzaro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Merrionette Park, IL, with other offices in Harvey, IL and Kankakee, IL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Farhad Voussoughi, MD

Surgery
54 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
"Dr. Vossoughi is a very fatherly person who equated my Mom's care with that of his own mother. I was very apprehensive because we were asking him to do surgery without blood." View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Colaiuta, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Berwyn, IL7.6 mi
"Dr C is the finest doctor I have ever known ..... she is highly skilled and is a true model of what a doctor should be.. words can not express how patients feel about her .." View Profile

Dr. Frederick Marvin Tiesenga, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL8.7 mi
Dr. Frederick Marvin Tiesenga, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in River Forest, IL and Chicago, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Evan T Manolis, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Evan T Manolis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Evergreen Park, IL, with other offices in Harvey, IL and Hinsdale, IL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Telly Psaradellis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
27 years exp
Chicago, IL3.3 mi
Dr. Telly Psaradellis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with another office in Chicago, IL. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Aaron David Berger, MD

Urology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"I just had my 6 year check-up after prostate cancer surgery and having had contact with other friends who went through the same experience I have one thing to say, They should have all gone to Dr. Berger." View Profile

Dr. Antone John Tatooles, MD

Thoracic Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Antone John Tatooles, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Hinsdale, IL(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael Sean Dewolfe, MD

Plastic Surgery
25 years exp
La Grange, IL9.2 mi
"6 hours ago Dr. Dewolfe is a master at his profession. An artist at his craft..Explained everything and just a nice person." View Profile

Dr. David Martin Frim, MD

Neurological Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"My 6 year year old son suffered a gunshot wound through his c4-c7 spinal cord." View Profile

Dr. Christos S Giannoulias, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Blue Island, IL5.8 mi
"Excellent, caring and gentle in my EVALUATION" View Profile

Dr. Lewis Liu Shi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"Dr. Shi saved my life. I can move my arm again. Thank you Dr. Shi, I love you. Maite R" View Profile

Dr. Samer Othman Alharthi, MD

Vascular Surgery
14 years exp
Chicago, IL4.0 mi
"Good experience." View Profile

Dr. Deborah Susan Loeff, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Deborah Susan Loeff, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Park Ridge, IL and Oak Lawn, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ijaz Qayyum, MD

Surgery
56 years exp
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
"I was lucky enough to have Dr Quayyum for my surgery. This man saved my life with his intelligence and amazing surgical skills." View Profile

Dr. Samer R. Rajjoub, MD

Surgery
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Palos Heights, IL
"My dad have surgery Dr rajjoub took his time and walk us untill my dad finish all his surgery Dr Rajoub you are the best and all the hospital staff love him and from All are family thank you ." View Profile

Dr. Daniel A Pacella, DO

Surgery
44 years exp
Palos Heights, IL6.1 mi
"DR.PACELLA EASED MY MIND AFTER THE FIRST VISIT. i KNEW THAT i WAS GOING TO BE IN GOOD HANDS..HE ASSURE ME IN ALL WAYS THATi WAS GOING TO FEEL BETTER AFTER SURGERY." View Profile

Dr. Ram Prasad Aribindi, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Orland Park, IL10.0 mi
Dr. Ram Prasad Aribindi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Orland Park, IL, with other offices in Hazel Crest, IL and Orland Park, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hussam Al-Masri, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"great Dr." View Profile

Dr. Anders Folke Mellgren, MD

Colorectal Surgery
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Evergreen Park, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Anders Folke Mellgren, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Evergreen Park, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Evergreen Park, IL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mansour Makhlouf, MD

Surgery
45 years exp
Chicago, IL9.1 mi
Dr. Mansour Makhlouf, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL. He has 45 years of experience. His specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Rodney Howard Thill, MD

Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Rodney Howard Thill, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Hazel Crest, IL and Oak Lawn, IL. He has 36 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Edward M Barksdale, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"The best doctor I have had in my life." View Profile

Dr. David Alan Shifrin, MD

Plastic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CHICAGO, IL9.9 mi
Dr. David Alan Shifrin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in CHICAGO, IL. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Howard Ira Freedberg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL9.5 mi
"Dr.Howard Freeburg,has been go-to specialist when I've been in dire need." View Profile

Dr. Deepak Mital, MD

Surgery
43 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"We have never met such an amazing doctor before. He explained everything to us perfectly and made sure our surgery went smoothly. God bless him" View Profile

Dr. Ellen Chieko Omi, MD

Critical Care Medicine
26 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
Dr. Ellen Chieko Omi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oak Lawn, IL, with other offices in Hazel Crest, IL and Hines, IL. She has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Scott Egon Eggener, MD

Urology
27 years exp
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"Dr. Eggener is top notch. Very intelligent, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, and up-to-date on the latest in his field. I have been seeing him for 4 years. I drive 2." View Profile

Dr. Steven C Schaefer, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"Hi single focus appears to be in making patient comfortable prior to and after surgery" View Profile

Dr. Martin Ira Ellenby, MD

Vascular Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago Ridge, IL3.3 mi
Dr. Martin Ira Ellenby, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago Ridge, IL, with another office in Palos Heights, IL. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nora Therese Jaskowiak, MD

Surgical Oncology
35 years exp
CHICAGO, IL7.6 mi
Dr. Nora Therese Jaskowiak, MD is a health care provider primarily located in CHICAGO, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and CHICAGO, IL. She has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Oscar G Herbas, MD

Surgery
Evergreen Park, IL1.8 mi
Dr. Oscar G Herbas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Evergreen Park, IL. Their specialties include Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Keith Leroy Schaible, MD

Neurological Surgery
40 years exp
Oak Lawn, IL0.7 mi
"When I first meet him, Well I wasn't sure. Next visit he warmed up and I did to. January of 2018 He will perform the surgery, A church member had 2 aneurysms surgeries by him." View Profile

Dr. Sherwin Ho, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
41 years exp
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"Excellent bed-side manner, made sure there was a clear understanding and follow up." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Kendrew Zawacki, MD

Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Berwyn, IL7.6 mi
"I was ambulanced to Macneal Hospital from Elmhurst Hospital to have emergency surgery on my perforated stomach." View Profile

Dr. Christopher Thomas Salerno, MD

Thoracic Surgery
34 years exp
Chicago, IL7.6 mi
"Dr. Salerno saved my life when my worsening heart failure reached a critical point. His skill as a surgeon is second to none yet he maintains an approachable personality." View Profile

What is a General Surgeon and How Can They Help You?

A surgeon performs operative interventions to treat pathology, trauma, and structural abnormalities through invasive techniques. Surgeons diagnose surgical conditions and provide perioperative patient management.

Surgeons complete medical school and surgical residency lasting five to seven years depending on specialty (general surgery, cardiothoracic, etc.). Many pursue subspecialty fellowship for specialized surgical expertise.

A Surgeon's clinical work involves:

  • Concentrates on operative management of disease and injury across body systems
  • Assesses patients, orders investigations, determines surgical indications, performs operations, oversees postoperative care
  • Treats traumatic injuries, neoplasms, hernias, appendiceal inflammation, biliary disease, and vascular pathology
  • Uses conventional open techniques, laparoscopic methods, robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive approaches
  • Known as: general surgeon, operative specialist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a General Surgeon in Hometown who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only General Surgeons in Hometown who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find General Surgeons in Hometown who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see General Surgeons providing telehealth services in Hometown. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated General Surgeons in Hometown?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing General Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a General Surgeon in Hometown?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Hometown. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which General Surgeons in Hometown have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Hometown. This helps you find a General Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with General Surgeons in Hometown without calling?
Search for General Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a General Surgeon in Hometown with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for General Surgeons in Hometown. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a General Surgeon in Hometown?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right General Surgeon.
How can I locate a General Surgeon in Hometown who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for General Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a General Surgeon in Hometown who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where General Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find General Surgeons who work there.

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