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Dr. Sammy Nawas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.2 (10)
Map Pin Small Chicago Ridge, IL
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sammy Nawas, MD

Dr. Sammy Nawas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Chicago Ridge, IL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nawas an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Nawas works at Practice in Chicago Ridge, IL with other offices in Hinsdale, IL, Melrose Park, IL and Harvey, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Nawas' 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
    Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale
    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 568-3882
  3. 3
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    675 W North Ave Ste 214A, Melrose Park, IL 60160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 681-7894
  4. 4
    Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL 60426 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 826-3878

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center
  • Palos Community Hospital
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital
  • Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center
  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements

Treatment frequency



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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Port Placements or Replacements
Empyema
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Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Defects
Constrictive Pericarditis
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1134114812
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    Education & Certifications

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

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