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Dr. Eric Hungness, MD

Gastroenterological Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Eric Hungness, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Eric Hungness, MD is a Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Eric Hungness, MD

Gastroenterological Surgery* Age 53
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Hungness, MD is a Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Hungness graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Cincinnati Hospital.Dr. Eric Hungness, MD is a Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Hungness currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Hungness received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Hungness' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hungness is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Duodenal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obesity
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Stomach Cancer
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Weight Loss Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • HFN
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthLink
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • UniCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medicine Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8918
  2. 2 Office
    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 650, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8918
  3. 3 Northwestern Medical Group
    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-9797
  4. 4 Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 926-1728

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Patient Reviews
Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Hungness performed my Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy and Hiatal Hernia Repair surgery in 2021. I had no complications and have had significant improvement in my Achalasia symptoms. He and residents explained everything well, and were very kind and professional.
— Apr 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterological Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Cincinnati Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Hungness, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hungness' profile.

Dr. Eric Hungness, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Hungness, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL