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Dr. James Spitz, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
3.3 (27)
Map Pin Small Glenview, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Spitz, MD

Dr. James Spitz, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Glenview, IL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Evanston Hospital. Dr. Spitz, completed a residency at University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Spitz an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Spitz works at Practice in Glenview, IL with other offices in Highland Park, IL and Vernon Hills, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Anal or Rectal Pain 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. Spitz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Pelvic Health - Glenbrook Medical Building
    2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 128, Glenview, IL 60026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  2. 2
    Enh Center for Integrative Pelvic Hlth
    757 Park Ave W Ste 3870, Highland Park, IL 60035 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 926-6540
  3. 3
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    2100 Pfingsten Rd # 2010, Glenview, IL 60026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 657-5683
  4. 4
    Northshore Center for Breast Health - Mammography - Specialty Care Center
    225 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700

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  • Evanston Hospital

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Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Abscess
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyst
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Fissures
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Fistula
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Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Occupational Liver Damage - Benzene
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Skin Lesion
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thalassemia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Port Placements or Replacements
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    3.3
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    About Dr. James Spitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1992807903
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ill - Cook Cty Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. James Spitz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Spitz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Spitz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Spitz has seen patients for Constipation and Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Spitz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Spitz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Spitz.

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