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Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD
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Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Prachand graduated from Northwestern University. Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD is a General Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Prachand currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Prachand has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prachand received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Prachand's office accepts new patients. Dr. Prachand also speaks Spanish. Dr. Prachand is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Appendicitis
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  2. 2 Office
    5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 6A, Chicago, IL 60637
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  3. 3 Movement Physical Therapy and Wellness PC
    355 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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  4. 4 Office
    150 Harvester Dr Ste 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vivek Prachand, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL