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Richard Fantus, MD, General Surgery, Chicago, IL

RichardJosephFantusMDFACS

General Surgery • Chicago, IL

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery

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  • Office

    836 W Wellington Ave
    Department of Surgery
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Phone+1 773-296-3401
    Fax+1 773-296-7199

Education & Training

  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemChief Residency, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1981
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Metropolitan Group Hospitals
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Metropolitan Group HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Critical Care

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1982 - 2026
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

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