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Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD
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Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD

General Surgery* Age 44
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. At present, Dr. Dekoj received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dekoj also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Dekoj is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
CRH Hemorrhoid Banding
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Holy Cross Hospital
    2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 884-7920
  2. 2 Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 257-2273
  3. 3 Mt. Sinai Hospital Home Health
    1500 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
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Aug 02, 2023
Dr Dekoj is so easy to talk to about an uncomfortable situation! And he’s very informative about his field and gives you options to take. He knows his business and I thank God for him. I recommend him highly!
Rodgers — Aug 02, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2007
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northshore/Lij Health System
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dekoj's profile.

Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Dekoj, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1500 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL