Compare 1 general surgeons in Oak Forest, IL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Oak Forest has 1 general surgeons. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medical Center. Local training programs run through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The consultation includes a review of your symptoms, imaging, and lab results. The surgeon will perform a focused physical exam and discuss whether surgery is recommended, what the procedure involves, risks and benefits, expected recovery time, and alternatives. Many general surgery procedures are now done laparoscopically (small incisions, camera-guided), meaning shorter hospital stays and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
See a general surgeon for gallbladder problems (gallstones), hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional), appendicitis, breast lumps or biopsies, colon polyps too large for endoscopic removal, skin lesions requiring excision, thyroid nodules requiring surgery, abscesses needing drainage, and any abdominal condition your doctor believes needs surgical evaluation.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Gallbladder removal: $5,000-15,000 · Hernia repair: $3,000-10,000 · Appendectomy: $5,000-20,000
Oak Forest, IL has 1 licensed general surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of general surgeons in Oak Forest, IL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A surgical consultation copay is $40 to $75. Hernia repair costs $3,000 to $7,000 (facility + surgeon). Gallbladder removal runs $5,000 to $12,000. Appendectomy costs $5,000 to $15,000. Actual costs in Oak Forest, IL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Surgical costs involve multiple bills: surgeon fee, anesthesiologist fee, facility fee, pathology, and possibly assistant surgeon. Ask for a bundled estimate in advance. Out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities are a common surprise bill.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Oak Forest, IL has 1 general surgeons. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some general surgeons in Oak Forest, IL accept Illinois Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary surgeries. Prior authorization is often required. Coverage includes the surgeon fee, facility, and anesthesia. Verify your plan covers the specific facility. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Illinois Medicaid participation before scheduling.
You will typically have one pre-operative consultation, the surgery itself, and then follow-up visits at one week, two weeks, and six weeks post-op. Complex cases may require additional follow-ups over several months. With 1 general surgeons in Oak Forest, IL, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
General Surgeons in the area may have trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and University of Illinois College of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Surgical consultations and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Most surgeries require prior authorization. Verify that both the surgeon and the surgical facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) are in-network. Ambulatory surgery centers often have lower facility fees than hospitals for the same procedure. Ask about total estimated costs including surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees.