31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Issa, Trauma Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Nabil Issa, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Issa graduated from Al-Mustansiriya University and completed his residency at Fairview Hlth System, General Surgery Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Issa is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Issa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Issa’s office at (312) 695-5620.
Where did Dr. Issa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Michigan Health System
Residency: Fairview Hlth System, General Surgery Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Mustansiriah, Med Col, Baghdad | Al-Mustansiriya University
Is Dr. Issa board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nabil Issa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Issa speak?
Dr. Issa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Issa typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Issa 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. Issa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Issa typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Issa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Issa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Does Dr. Issa accept my insurance?
Dr. Issa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-5620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Issa accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Issa in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Issa's office located?
What is Dr. Issa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Issa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740344241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Issa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Issa
What is Dr. Nabil Issa's specialty?
Dr. Issa is a Trauma Surgeon near Chicago, 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. Nabil Issa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Issa is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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
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Is Nabil Issa accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Nabil Issa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nabil Issa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Issa's office at (312) 695-5620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nabil Issa?
Please contact Dr. Issa's office at (312) 695-5620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nabil Issa have?
Dr. Nabil Issa is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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