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Dr. Richard Zhu, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Richard Zhu, MD
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Dr. Richard Zhu, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Richard Zhu, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 48
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Richard Zhu, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Richard Zhu, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 21 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Saint Joseph Hospital.They currently practice at Ascension Illinois - Center for Bariatrics & Weight Loss and are affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. Dr. Zhu has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zhu received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Zhu also speaks Chinese. Dr. Zhu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
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Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cancer Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Gastric Restrictive Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Sigmoid Colectomy
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Surgery
Vein Ablation
Vein Treatment
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 AMITA Health Medical Group General Surgery Chicago
    331 W Surf St Ste 714, Chicago, IL 60657
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 472-3427
  2. 2 Ascension Illinois- General Surgery
    331 W Surf St Ste 714, Chicago, IL 60657
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 665-9840
  3. 3 AMITA Health Medical Group Weight Loss Solutions Chicago
    331 W Surf St Ste 5100, Chicago, IL 60657
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 986-2800
    Tuesday
    09:30 - 17:00

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Apr 23, 2024
Let me tell you that: everytime I've been in Dr. Zhu's office the front desk was very nice. Marissa always answered all my questions and concerns. Elizabeth is my nutritionist and explained everything very well. Dr. Zhu is an awesome surgeon. I had bariatric sleeve done in December 2022 and recover fast, following all the instructions. when I had questions or concerns Dr. Zhu respond to my messages. Dr. Zhu and his team are great and compassionate. I'm so happy with Dr. Zhu that I referred a few friends. Now in 2024, i have keeped my weight and im healthy. No diabetes, no high blood pressure and no congested heart.
Marangeli M — Apr 23, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    2008
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Richard Zhu, MD is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL