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Dr. George Hodakowski, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. George Hodakowski, MD
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Dr. George Hodakowski, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Hinsdale, IL.
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Dr. George Hodakowski, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Hinsdale, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. George Hodakowski, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Hinsdale, IL.

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Dr. Hodakowski graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.Dr. George Hodakowski, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Hinsdale, IL and has 38 years experience. Dr. Hodakowski currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Palos Community Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital. At present, Dr. Hodakowski received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Hodakowski's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hodakowski is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4040
  2. 2 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates S C.
    4400 W 95th St Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4040
  3. 3 Univ. Cardiovascular Surgeons
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1156, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 563-2716
  4. 4 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
    5101 Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, IL 60525
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4040
  5. 5 Office
    500 N Wall St Ste 100, Kankakee, IL 60901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 933-4400

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Mar 15, 2022
Trusted from the first hand shake. He's a caring and professional doctor. He did my triple bypass, and I'm on the road to full recovery.
Lance — Mar 15, 2022
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Chicago Hospital
    1987
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1991
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Hospital
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Hodakowski, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hodakowski's profile.

Dr. George Hodakowski, MD is affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Palos Community Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Hodakowski, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL

  • Rush Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL