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Dr. Leo Farbota, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Leo Farbota, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.
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Dr. Leo Farbota, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Leo Farbota, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.

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Dr. Leo Farbota, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital. At present, Dr. Farbota received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Farbota also speaks German. Dr. Farbota is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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Locations

  1. 1 General and Vascular Surgery Ltd.
    745 Fletcher Dr Ste 302, Elgin, IL 60123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 695-6600
  2. 2 United Anesthesia Associates Sc
    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (224) 783-8761

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Feb 09, 2016
He planned surgery on New Years Eve to accommodate our work schedule. He remembered us by name and was truly happy for us when the biopsy came back with no cancer found. Truly a wonderful, caring, very special doctor!
— Feb 09, 2016
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Languages Spoken
German
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago
    1983
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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leo Farbota, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farbota's profile.

Dr. Leo Farbota, MD is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leo Farbota, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL