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Dr. James Boffa, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Skokie, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Boffa, MD

Dr. James Boffa, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Skokie, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina and is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. Dr. Boffa, completed a residency at University Of Illinois/Metropolitan Group Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Boffa an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Boffa works at Comprehensive Care Center in Skokie, IL with other offices in Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. 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. Boffa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-2570
  2. 2
    Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 933-6030
  3. 3
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    1000 Central St Ste 800, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  4. 4
    Northshore University Division of Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  5. 5
    NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute
    1000 Central St Ste 800, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-2868
  6. 6
    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc Sc
    5140 N California Ave Ste 780, Chicago, IL 60625 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 273-6810

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  • Glenbrook Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Highland Park Hospital

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    About Dr. James Boffa, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Armenian
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    • 1164433181
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of Illinois/Metropolitan Group Hospitals
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    • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
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    • General Surgery
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