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Dr. Barry Summers, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Barry Summers, MD
3.3 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Barry Summers, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Barry Summers, MD

General Surgery* Age 65
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Barry Summers, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Summers graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital Med Center/Finch University Of Med Sciences.Dr. Barry Summers, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Summers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Jackson Park Hospital, Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Summers has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Summers received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Summers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Summers is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Lipomas
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Lipomas
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendix Cancer
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Metastatic Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spleen Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthLink
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • WellPoint
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 American Hispanic Wellness Services SC
    1431 N Western Ave Ste 201, Chicago, IL 60622
  2. 2 Advocate Heart Institute
    2301 E 93rd St Ste 115, Chicago, IL 60617
  3. 3 Smithkline Beecham Clinical Labs
    9831 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
  4. 4 Chicagoland Complete Healthcare LLC
    3000 N Halsted St Ste 401, Chicago, IL 60657

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Summers
3.3
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Apr 26, 2021
Dr Summers performed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on me. He did a terrific job, also very kind
— Apr 26, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Chicago Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Hospital Med Center/Finch University Of Med Sciences
    1996
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barry Summers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Summers' profile.

Dr. Barry Summers, MD is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, Jackson Park Hospital, Weiss Memorial Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Barry Summers, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

  • Jackson Park Hospital

    7531 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Weiss Memorial Hospital

    4646 N Marine Dr, Chicago, IL

  • West Suburban Medical Center

    3 Erie Ct, Oak Park, IL