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Who is Dr. Govekar, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Henry Govekar, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Govekar completed his residency at University of Colorado - General Surgery. Dr. Govekar is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Govekar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Govekar’s office at (708) 453-6800.
Where did Dr. Govekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Florida-Medical Staff Office - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Residency: University of Colorado - General Surgery
Medical School: Rush Medical College (Education)
What languages does Dr. Govekar speak?
Dr. Govekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Govekar treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Govekar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Govekar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Perianal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus
- Anal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K610: Anal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Govekar perform as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), procedures performed by a Dr. Henry Govekar may include:
- Abdominal Colorectal Surgery
- Anal Pap Smear
- Anoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Surgeon Consultation
- Colorectal Surgeon Follow Up
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery Second Opinion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Govekar's office.
Does Dr. Govekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Govekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 453-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Govekar accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Govekar in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Govekar's office located?
Dr. Henry Govekar's Primary Practice
1411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(708) 453-6800
Dr. Henry Govekar's Practice 2
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1138
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-7088
What is Dr. Govekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Govekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417121872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Govekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Govekar
What is Dr. Henry Govekar's specialty?
Dr. Govekar is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Chicago, IL. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Govekar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Henry Govekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Govekar is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is Henry Govekar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
No, Dr. Henry Govekar is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Henry Govekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Govekar's office at (708) 453-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Henry Govekar?
Please contact Dr. Govekar's office at (708) 453-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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