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Dr. Richard Prinz, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Richard Prinz, MD
5.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Prinz, MD is a General Surgeon in Evanston, IL.
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Dr. Richard Prinz, MD

General Surgery* Age 78
Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Prinz, MD is a General Surgeon in Evanston, IL.

About

Dr. Prinz graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.Dr. Richard Prinz, MD is a General Surgeon in Evanston, IL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Prinz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Highland Park Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Prinz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Prinz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Prinz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  2. 2 Office
    2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201
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Jun 04, 2020
I did my research and so glad i chose Dr Prinz for my care. His professionalism, bed side manner, thoroughness, able to have a conversation with, takes his time, and really gets to know you not only as a patient but as a person matters to me a lot! I recommend him highly! Thank you Dr. Prinz. Sharon from Des Plaines. June 3, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital
    1973
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1977
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Royal Postgraduate Medical School
    1980
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Prinz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prinz's profile.

Dr. Richard Prinz, MD is affiliated with Highland Park Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Prinz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL