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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ekser, Transplant Surgeon in Maywood, IL?
Dr. Burcin Ekser, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Maywood, IL. Dr. Ekser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekser’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekser’s office at (708) 216-9000.
What languages does Dr. Ekser speak?
Dr. Ekser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ekser typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ekser 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. Ekser. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ekser typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Burcin Ekser may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ekser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ekser accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 216-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekser accept in Maywood, IL?
Dr. Ekser in Maywood, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ekser's office located?
What is Dr. Ekser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326394511.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekser
What is Dr. Burcin Ekser's specialty?
Dr. Ekser is a Transplant Surgeon near Maywood, IL.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Burcin Ekser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ekser is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center 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 Burcin Ekser accepting new patients in Maywood, IL?
Yes, Dr. Burcin Ekser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Burcin Ekser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekser's office at (708) 216-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Burcin Ekser?
Please contact Dr. Ekser's office at (708) 216-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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