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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liesen, Trauma Surgeon in Gurnee, IL?
Dr. Daniel Liesen, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gurnee, IL. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Liesen graduated from Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Liesen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liesen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liesen’s office at (847) 244-3525.
Where did Dr. Liesen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: SOUTHERN IL UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Liesen board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Liesen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Liesen speak?
Dr. Liesen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Liesen typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Liesen 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. Liesen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Liesen typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Liesen may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Liesen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liesen accept my insurance?
Dr. Liesen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 244-3525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liesen accept in Gurnee, IL?
Dr. Liesen in Gurnee, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liesen's office located?
What is Dr. Liesen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liesen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386747731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liesen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liesen
What is Dr. Daniel Liesen's specialty?
Dr. Liesen is a Trauma Surgeon near Gurnee, IL.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Daniel Liesen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liesen is affiliated with Blessing Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Daniel Liesen accepting new patients in Gurnee, IL?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Liesen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Liesen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liesen's office at (847) 244-3525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Liesen?
Please contact Dr. Liesen's office at (847) 244-3525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Liesen have?
Dr. Daniel Liesen is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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