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Dr. Paul Gordon, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Chicago Ridge, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Paul Gordon, MD

Dr. Paul Gordon, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Chicago Ridge, IL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Palos Community Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital. Dr. Gordon, completed a residency at So Il University School of Med. Patients rated Dr. Gordon an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Gordon works at Practice in Chicago Ridge, IL with other offices in Melrose Park, IL, Oak Lawn, IL and Hammond, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion 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. Gordon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Thoracic Surgical Associates LLC
    10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4065
  2. 2
    Office
    675 W North Ave Ste 214, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 681-7894
  3. 3
    Office
    4400 W 95th St Ste 205, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 346-4040
  4. 4
    Franciscan Health Hammond
    5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 933-2120

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center
  • Silver Cross Hospital
  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
  • Palos Community Hospital
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pleural Effusion

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pleural Effusion
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Pericardial Disease
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Bone Cancer
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroidectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Wound Repair
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1356341994
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • So Il University School of Med
    Residency
    Internship
    • Southern Illinois University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Gordon has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gordon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Gordon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gordon.

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