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Dr. James Spitz, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. James Spitz, MD
3.4 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL.
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Dr. James Spitz, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Glenview, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL.

About

Dr. Spitz graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center.Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Spitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Spitz has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Spitz received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Spitz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spitz is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
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Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Fistula
Colectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Abscess
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Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyst
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Fissures
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Fistula
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Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Occupational Liver Damage - Benzene
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Skin Lesion
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thalassemia
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Port Placements or Replacements
Rectal Surgery
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Screening Colonoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Center For Pelvic Health-Glenbrook Medical Building
    2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 128, Glenview, IL 60026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  2. 2 Enh Center for Integrative Pelvic HLTH
    757 Park Ave W Ste 3870, Highland Park, IL 60035
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 926-6540
  3. 3 Office
    2100 Pfingsten Rd # 2010, Glenview, IL 60026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 657-5683
  4. 4 Northshore Center For Breast Health-Mammography-Specialty Care Center
    225 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  5. 5 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spitz
3.4
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (11)

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Oct 14, 2024
First, the doctors team is top-notch, friendly, smart, efficient. In fact, my appointment started 5 minutes early and Dr. Spitz took his time to learn as much as possible about my condition and then explain his care approach. Great doctor with a great team!
A really good doctor — Oct 14, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill - Cook Cty Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Spitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spitz's profile.

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

Yes, Dr. James Spitz, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL