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Dr. James Boffa, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. James Boffa, MD is a General Surgeon in Skokie, IL.
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Dr. James Boffa, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Skokie, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Boffa, MD is a General Surgeon in Skokie, IL.

About

Dr. Boffa graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1988 and completed a residency at University Of Illinois/Metropolitan Group Hospitals.Dr. James Boffa, MD is a General Surgeon in Skokie, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Boffa currently practices at Comprehensive Care Center and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Boffa received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Boffa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Boffa also speaks Armenian. Dr. Boffa is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
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Rib Fracture
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcer
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Vulvar Cancer
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Care and Management

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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  2. 2 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  3. 3 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  4. 4 Office
    1000 Central St Ste 800, Evanston, IL 60201
  5. 5 NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute
    1000 Central St Ste 800, Evanston, IL 60201
  6. 6 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc Sc
    5140 N California Ave Ste 780, Chicago, IL 60625

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Oct 04, 2024
have you ever had a surgery and woke up with no pain?? this is what happened to me ..so much thanks to you doctor
Raad — Oct 04, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois/Metropolitan Group Hospitals
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Boffa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Boffa's profile.

Dr. James Boffa, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Boffa, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL