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Dr. Ham accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care: Coventry Health America PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HealthLink: HealthLink PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Preferred PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Illinois

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Ham's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Nosebleed

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ham treats Nosebleed more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ham treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Laryngitis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ham treats Laryngitis more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ham treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Earwax Buildup

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ham treats Earwax Buildup more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Ham treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Dr. Ham's conditions and procedures:

Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoidectomy
Adult Development Disorders
Airway Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Pollen
Allergy Shots
Allergy Testing
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Autoimmune Diseases
Balance Testing
Balloon Sinuplasty
Bell's Palsy
Benign Positional Vertigo
Biopsy
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cancer
Canker Sore
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Congenital ENT Surgery
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cough
Deafness
Dentofacial Anomalies
Deviated Septum
Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Mouth
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Buildup
Earwax Removal
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Surgery
Epiglottitis
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Growth
Facial Diseases and Disorders
Facial Fracture
Facial Reconstruction
Facial Trauma
Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy
Food Allergy
Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
Hearing Loss
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperthrophic Scar
Impacted Shoulders
Infections
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Inverted Papilloma
Jaw Fracture
Keloid Scar
Laceration
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Larynx Conditions
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Lip, Excision or Resection
Loss of Smell and-or Taste
Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mass
Mastoiditis
Meniere's Disease
Microlaryngoscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mole
Mononucleosis
Nasal Disorder Endoscopy
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyp
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Neck Pain
Neck Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Nosebleed
Oral and-or Facial Cleft
Oral Cancer
Orbital Fracture
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Paracentesis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroidectomy
Parotitis
Perforated Eardrum
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Duct Stones
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sialadenitis
Sinus Disorders
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Skin Diseases
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sore Throat
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infections
Tear Duct Disorders
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillitis
Tracheal Surgery
Tracheostomy
Treatment for Nose Bleeds
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Airway Obstruction
Uvulectomy
Vertigo
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Voice Disorders
Wheezing
Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

Dr. Jongwook Ham, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Elgin, IL. He graduated from University Of Illinois and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, sleep medicine otolaryngology, and more.

Specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Otolaryngic Allergy

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Board Certifications

Otolaryngology

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Education

Cornell Weill/Ny Presby Hosp

Fellowship Hospital

New York Med Center New York Ny

Fellowship Hospital

State University Of Ny Buffalo School Of Med

Residency Hospital

Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Med Center Chicago Il

Internship Hospital

University Of Illinois

Medical School

Languages

Korean
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Ham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ham

4.5

Based on 37 reviews

5 Stars	86.48648648648648%	(32)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	2.7027027027027026%	(1)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	10.81081081081081%	(4)

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I had a procedure to my neck. The surgery went better than expected. The fatty mass was removed and the only pain I experienced was the night right after surgery. The next day felt good. Like the follow-up on how I was doing after the surgery. The neck feels good.

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Jim in West Dudee – Feb 24, 2019

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His post op discharge process , care and respect for patients is severely lacking. He told my husband he would be discharged at 10 am, at 2:30 pm we were still waiting for his doctor to call back with when he will be seeing him for discharge.

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Feb 07, 2019

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Dr. Ham is intelligent, competent, caring and flexible. He takes time with patients to properly troubleshoot their problems and address any concerns that they might have before making recommendations. If simpler treatment methods fail, he is also an excellent surgeon.

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M.A. in Elgin, IL – Sep 05, 2018

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My medical research coach booked an appt. for me as a new patient on Dec. 14th 2017 to see Dr. Ham. They made and confirmed my appt. for Dec. 29th. Today on Dec. 22nd after a week with a set appt. they called to say my appt. was cancelled because Dr. Ham would not be available. They're...Read More

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Bartlett, IL – Dec 23, 2017

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What a great surgeon! Very thorough on pre-op discussion and post-op care. Everything went great

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Gilberts, IL – Dec 08, 2017