- Dr. George T Hodakowski, MD
Dr. George T Hodakowski, MD
Overview
Dr. George T Hodakowski, MD works in Melrose Park, Illinois is a specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery and graduated Emory University Hospital. Dr. Hodakowski is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City, Franciscan St. Margaret Health - Dyer, Franciscan St. Margaret Health - Hammond, Metrosouth Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital and practicing for 37 years
Specialties
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)• Cardiomyopathy
• Cholesterol Diseases
• Clawtoe Correction Surgery
• Cognitive Assessment
• Corneal Flash Burns
• Coronary Heart Disease, Susceptibility to, 6
• Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
• Cranial Neurological Surgery
• CranioSacral Therapy (CST)
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• Diverticulosis, Intestinal
• Endocarditis
• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
• Independent Forensic Evaluation
• Memory Disorders
• Nasal Surgery
• Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
• No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy
• Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Pelvic Relaxation
• Pneumonia
• Progressive Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy
• Spinal Spacer Procedure
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Procedures
• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
• Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Heart Defect Repair
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• Impella Device
• Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
• Lobectomy, Open
• Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Maze Procedure
• Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
• Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Thoracentesis
• Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
• Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
• Tracheal Surgery
• Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 37
State License
- Indiana
Education & Training
Residency Hospitals
Atlanta, GA, USA
University Of Chicago Hosps
Medical School
Detroit, MI, United States
Graduated: 1986
Awards
Dr. Hodakowski Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Sgcl, 675 West North Avenue Suite 214A, Melrose Park, Illinois (IL), 60160
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Access Choice PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Preferred HMO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Access
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- Sagamore Health Network
- Sagamore Plus
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Worker's Compensation WC
- Workers Compensation
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Affiliated Hospitals
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Advocate Condell Medical Center is a hospital located in Libertyville, IL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 13 of 14 procedures.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
At Good Shepherd Hospital, we know that a positive hospital experience depends on much more than the medical care you receive. That's why we take extra care to assure that every aspect of your visit—from the cleanliness of your room, to the meals you are served, to the friendliness of our staff—...
(847) 381-9600
Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Crown Point
Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Crown Point is a non-profit hospital located in Crown Point, IN. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 3 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 4 of 11 procedures.
Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City
Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City is a non-profit hospital located in Michigan City, IN. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 8 of 8 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 8 procedures.
Metrosouth Medical Center
Metrosouth Medical Center is a hospital located in Blue Island, IL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 12 procedures.
Palos Community Hospital
Palos Community Hospital is a hospital located in Palos Heights, IL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 12 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 7 of 12 procedures.
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