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Dr. Rachel Baer, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Rachel Baer, MD
4.6 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Rachel Baer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.
Dr. Rachel Baer, MD
4.6 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Rachel Baer, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Rachel Baer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL.

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Dr. Rachel Baer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elgin, IL and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin and Advocate Sherman Hospital. Dr. Baer has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Baer received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Baer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 General and Vascular Surgery Ltd.
    745 Fletcher Dr Ste 302, Elgin, IL 60123
  2. 2 United Anesthesia Associates Sc
    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
  3. 3 Office
    29373 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baer
4.6
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 23, 2018
Dr. Baer was efficient & compassionate. She takes the time to explain everything thoroughly. She did a fantastic job on my surgery. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
Mariann Piorunski in Bartlett — Oct 23, 2018
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Biography
  • Dr. Rachel Baer, MD is a general surgery specialist in Elgin, IL and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University in 1984. She specializes in General Surgery.
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1984
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rachel Baer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baer's profile.

Dr. Baer frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Lump and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rachel Baer, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin and Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin

    77 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL