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Dr. Richard Zhu, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Zhu, MD

Dr. Richard Zhu, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago. Dr. Zhu, completed a residency at Saint Joseph Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zhu an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Zhu works at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Surgery Chicago in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity 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. Zhu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Surgery Chicago
    331 W Surf St Ste 714, Chicago, IL 60657 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 472-3427
  2. 2
    Ascension Illinois- General Surgery
    331 W Surf St Ste 714, Chicago, IL 60657 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 665-9840
  3. 3
    Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Weight Loss Solutions Chicago
    331 W Surf St Ste 5100, Chicago, IL 60657 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 986-2800
    Tuesday
    09:30 - 17:00

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  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago

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Obesity
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Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Colostomy
da Vinci® Colectomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Gastric Restrictive Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Sigmoid Colectomy
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Surgery
Vein Ablation
Vein Treatment
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1104093202
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Zhu works at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Surgery Chicago in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Zhu’s profile.

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

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Zhu. 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. Zhu.

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