- Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
- IL
- Glenview, IL
- Dr. James Spitz, MD
Dr. James Spitz, MD
Colorectal Surgery•Male•Age 59
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. James Spitz, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Glenview, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Evanston Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Center for Pelvic Health - Glenbrook Medical Building
2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 128 Glenview, IL 60026 ()Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. James Spitz, MD offer telehealth services?
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What are Dr. James Spitz, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Spitz frequently treats Hemorrhoids, Constipation, and Anal or Rectal Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Spitz treats.
Where is Dr. James Spitz, MD's office located?
Dr. Spitz's office is located at 2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 128, Glenview, IL 60026. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Spitz's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Spitz treats Hemorrhoids more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Spitz treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Spitz treats Constipation more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Spitz treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Spitz treats Anal or Rectal Pain more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Spitz treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Spitz's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Anorectal Abscess
- Anoscopy
- Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bladder Surgery
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Burn Injuries
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Cystectomy
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- 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
- Fissures
- Fistula
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gallstones
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemophilia
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Kidney Cancer
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Occupational Liver Damage - Benzene
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Polyps
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Lesion
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Thoracentesis
- Transendoscopic Stent Placement
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Spitz accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
Compare with other Colorectal Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Spitz with our nearby Colorectal Surgery Specialists at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Make an appointment at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital today at (847) 260-7919.
These providers are on the medical staff of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
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