Surgery

Thank you for visiting the Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Medical center.  We are dedicated to providing the highest quality and level of care to patients with medical surgical needs. This includes outstanding surgical care as well providing patients and their families with in-depth information about the procedures we use.  Our belief is that a well-informed patient is  best able to participate in decisions that affect his or her health, and patients who take an active part in their healthcare decisions have better outcomes.  

Every patient is important to us, whether we provide a simple surgical intervention or an extremely complex procedure for high-risk surgical patients. Our focus is always on helping you achieve your best level of health.

With the latest technology and extremely dedicated healthcare professionals, we take great pride in the clinical, educational and research services we provide. 

Our Services Complex surgical procedures require modern techniques and practices utilized by highly-trained and experienced doctors. We understand how stressful surgery can be and we are here to guide you easily through the process. The Medical Center provides a wide range of surgical procedures with the utmost care and concern.  Our line of services include: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Colon and Rectal Surgery Robotic Surgery Pediatric Surgery Transplantation Vascular Surgery

In the News Chicago Gospel Singer Donates Kidney to Sister Gospel recording artist Sharon Pulliam will temporarily put her career on hold to donate a kidney to her sister, Felicha Dixon. The surgery will take place June 6 at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago.   When faced with surgery… If you or a loved one has been told you need surgery, it can be a frightening and worrisome experience and you most likely have a great many questions including: Is surgery really your only option? Is the procedure you are about to undergo the most advanced? Does your surgical team consist of those professionals who will help you in your recovery?   Today more than ever it’s important that you be informed and empowered to make the right decisions for yourself prior to any surgical procedure.