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Dr. Timothy J Heilizer, MD

Colorectal Surgery•Male•Age 55

Dr. Heilizer
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2338 W North Ave Chicago, IL 60647

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Dr. Timothy J Heilizer, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School medical school in 1993. He is affiliated with AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Heilizer to book an appointment.

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Dr. Heilizer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heilizer

3.5

Based on 33 ratings

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness (24)
  • Appointment scheduling (23)
  • Office environment (21)
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well (11)
  • Didn't listen or answer questions (10)
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions (10)
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The doctor was great, funny, and very helpful. But, my god the secretary is beyond rude. God forbid you ask for her to repeat any information of dates and times so you can ensure you have the correct information. Then when surgery is scheduled and you have so many instructions thrown at you, she gets evidently very mad if you ask her to repeat something. I get if I asked multiple times, but repeating something once should not cause that kind of reaction. Recently called regarding a voicemail she left and she just says "I didn't leave a voicemail saying that" in a frustrated tone. I literally have you on tape??? Overall, doctor was worth it. But, I wish there was a different secretary.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Oct 24, 2020
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Very friendly and knowledgeable Doctor and staff.
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Apr 27, 2019
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Excellent physician. Vey kind and caring
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Jan 25, 2019
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I visited Dr Heilizer at first, but then switched to another specialist and had a procedure done. After that I came to dr Heilizer to hear his opinion on the matter. He evidently got mad that I had a surgery with another doctor, refused to look at me and said that I go back to my new doc (which I had obviously done before and just needed a second opinion).
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 09, 2018
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Above and beyond... very informative...... Kind and caring... excellent doctor!!!!! His staff is wonderful !!!
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Biography

Dr. Timothy J Heilizer, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
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Education

Rosalind Franklin University Of Med and Sciences
Residency Hospital
2000
Greater Baltimore Med Center
Fellowship Hospital
1993
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Timothy J Heilizer, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Heilizer frequently treats Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Anal or Rectal Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Heilizer treats.

Where is Dr. Timothy J Heilizer, MD's office located?

Dr. Heilizer's office is located at 2338 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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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. Heilizer's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Hemorrhoids
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Heilizer treats Hemorrhoids more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Heilizer treats this condition more than 84% of his peers

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Anal Fissure
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Heilizer treats Anal Fissure more than 64% of his peers

Dr. Heilizer treats this condition more than 64% of his peers

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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Heilizer treats Anal or Rectal Pain more than 61% of his peers

Dr. Heilizer treats this condition more than 61% of his peers

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Dr. Heilizer's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Acute Bowel Infarction
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Anoscopy
  • Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Appendicitis
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Colectomy
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Excision of Breast Tumor
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Excision of Stomach Tumor
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrotomy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Ileus
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Lipomas
  • Meckel's Diverticulum
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Pelvic Abscess
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Thoracentesis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wound Repair

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Dr. Heilizer accepts the following insurance:

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National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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