Surgical care

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People from across the Chicago area choose Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for a variety of surgeries, from minor and minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries. Our highly skilled surgeons are experts in a wide range of surgical procedures, from robotic spine surgery and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures to innovative cardiac surgeries and cutting-edge ENT procedures. Our collaborative surgical team also includes experienced nurses and rehabilitation specialists who help develop comprehensive treatment and recovery programs for you.

Find an experienced surgeon at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Robotic & minimally invasive surgery

Smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery—these are a few of the benefits that can make robotic surgery an appealing alternative to traditional surgery for many patients. The skilled surgeons at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center offer computer-assisted, minimally invasive surgery for a range of procedures using the da Vinci® Surgical System

one of the most advanced surgical technologies available today.

Services we offer:

  • Gynecological procedures
  • Urogynecological procedures
  • Urological procedures
  • Ear, nose and throat (ENT) procedures
  • Colorectal procedures

    • Why choose us for surgical services

    We’re experienced.

  • We have more than 200 board certified surgeons.
  • We perform more than 11,500 surgical procedures each year.

    • We offer advanced care.

    • We perform a wide range of procedures, including minimally invasive joint replacement and robot-assisted procedures
    • Illinois Masonic Medical Center is one of only four Level 1 Trauma Centers in Chicago, treating more than 1,000 trauma patients a year. We offer the highest level of care possible for emergency surgical procedures.
    • Our state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Care features the latest minimally invasive surgical technology and equipment. Each operating room is equipped with communication technology that allows for real-time video consultations with experts.

    We help get you better, quickly.

    • We perform the majority of our procedures on an outpatient basis. Our goal is to help you return home and get back to your normal day-to-day life as healthy and quickly as possible.
    • Whenever possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques that offer you less pain, shorter recovery times and lower risk for infections.
    • We have a partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for advanced physical, occupational and speech therapies and audiology services to help you get during your recovery.

    We care for you and your family.

    • Our Center for Advanced Care houses a comfortable waiting area and private consultation rooms. Here, your loved ones can wait for you and easily communicate with your surgical team.
    • We believe strongly in open communication with families. Our family liaison maintains regular communication with your family during your procedure.
    • We offer on-site interpreter services in Spanish, Polish and American Sign Language (ASL). We also have access to telephonic and video interpreter services in more than 180 other languages.
    • Our physicians, nurses and clinical staff are sensitive to all sexual orientations, gender identities and cultural values.

    We provide patient-centered care.

  • We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and patient safety.
  • We have Magnet status, a national designation for nursing excellence. Hospitals with Magnet status have demonstrated shorter recovery times and higher patient satisfaction than other hospitals.

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