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Dr. Henry Govekar, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.8 (20)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Henry Govekar, MD

Dr. Henry Govekar, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Rush Med Coll Of Rush Univ and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Govekar, completed a residency at University of Colorado Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Govekar an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Govekar works at Rush University Surgeons in Chicago, IL with other offices in Elmwood Park, IL and Downers Grove, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Govekar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Associates in Cardiology
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1138, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-7088
  2. 2
    Suburban Surgery Center
    1950 N Harlem Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 453-6800
    Monday
    07:30 - 11:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
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    Physician's Office Center
    3825 Highland Ave Ste 2M, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 963-0805

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  • Rush University Medical Center

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    About Dr. Henry Govekar, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1417121872
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Colorado Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Colorado Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush Med Coll Of Rush Univ
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Govekar has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Govekar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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