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Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD
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Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Ottawa, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Ottawa, IL.

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Dr. Kokoszka Jr graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD is a General Surgeon in Ottawa, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Kokoszka Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. Dr. Kokoszka Jr has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kokoszka Jr received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Kokoszka Jr's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kokoszka Jr is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Illinois Valley Surgical Associates SC
    1050 E Norris Dr Ste 2B, Ottawa, IL 61350
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 433-3745
  2. 2 Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  3. 3 Community Orthopedics DR Dhiman & Assoc LTD
    1600 W US Route 6, Morris, IL 60450
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 941-9846

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kokoszka Jr
4.5
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 20, 2024
Polite, respectful and professional. Fantastic Dr!
Nelson — Sep 20, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kokoszka Jr's profile.

Dr. Kokoszka Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD is affiliated with OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Kokoszka Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

    1100 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL

  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

    150 W High St, Morris, IL