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Sam Pappas, MD, General Surgery, Chicago, IL

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General Surgery Chicago, IL

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Professor of Surgery

Overview of Dr. Pappas

Dr. Sam Pappas is a board certified surgeon in Chicago, IL and is the division CHief of Surgical Oncology at Rush University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and finished his training in 2007. He also speaks multiple languages, including Greek. He specializes in surgical oncology and is experienced in surgical oncology (non-breast) and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine  Science
    Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine ScienceResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Press Mentions

  • Rush Named National Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer
    Rush Named National Center of Excellence for Pancreatic CancerFebruary 14th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    Anthem Blue Preferred Plus POS
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    ODS Network
    QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
    WEA Trust POS-SE
    WEA Trust Preferred Provider Plan - Trust Pref
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