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Dr. John Linn, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (31)
Map Pin Small Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Linn, MD

Dr. John Linn, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Evanston, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 18 years of experience. They graduated from MED COLL OF WI|Medical College Of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Glenbrook Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Evanston Hospital.

Dr. Linn works at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, IL with other offices in Glenview, IL and Des Plaines, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Linn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NorthShore Cardiovascular Institute
    1000 Central St Ste 800, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700
  4. 4
    N S U H Psc - Maine Ridge
    9301 Golf Rd Ste 302, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1700

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

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    About Dr. John Linn, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750538880
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ohio State University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGaw Medical Center of Nothwestern University
    Residency
    Internship
    • McGaw Medical Center of Nothwestern University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • MED COLL OF WI|Medical College Of Wisconsin
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Linn, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Linn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Linn accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Linn has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Linn on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    31 patients have reviewed Dr. Linn. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Linn.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Linn, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Linn appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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