Chicago surgery and care

People from across the Chicago area choose Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for a variety of surgeries, from minor and minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries. Our highly skilled surgeons are experts in a wide range of surgical procedures, from robotic spine surgery and minimally invasive orthopedic procedures to innovative cardiac surgeries and cutting-edge ENT procedures. Our collaborative surgical team also includes experienced nurses and rehabilitation specialists who help develop comprehensive treatment and recovery programs for you.

Find an experienced surgeon at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

World-class surgery center near you

We’re dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety on Chicago’s North Side. This commitment is evidenced in our Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Hospitals with national Magnet status have demonstrated shorter recovery times and higher patient satisfaction than other hospitals.

What is a surgery center?

A surgical center is a modern health care facility typically specializing in outpatient surgery. At Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, our state-of-the-art technology helps us treat patients needing minor surgery as well as those who need more complex procedures. And we have a combined surgical and medical ICU for attentive care and fast responses.

What services are offered at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center Surgery Center?

Services we offer:

• Gynecological procedures
• Urogynecological procedures
• Urological procedures
• Ear, nose and throat (ENT) procedures
• Colorectal procedures
• Joint replacement surgery

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Do you offer robotic and minimally invasive surgery?

Yes. Smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery are a few of the benefits that make robotic surgery an appealing alternative to traditional surgery. The skilled surgeons at Advocate Illinois Masonic offer computer-assisted, minimally invasive surgery for a range of procedures using one of the most advanced surgical technologies available today.

Why choose Advocate Illinois Masonic surgery center in Chicago?

• We’re experienced.
• We have more than 200 board-certified surgeons.
• We perform more than 11,500 surgical procedures each year.

Advanced care when it comes to general surgery in Chicago

• We perform a wide range of procedures, including minimally invasive joint replacement and robot-assisted procedures.
• Advocate Illinois Masonic is one of only four Level 1 trauma centers in Chicago, treating more than 1,000 trauma patients a year. We offer the highest level of care possible for emergency surgical procedures.
• Our state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Care features the latest minimally invasive surgical technology and equipment. Each operating room is equipped with communication technology that allows for real-time video consultations with experts.

Outpatient surgery, noninvasive surgery & robotic surgery options

• We perform most of our procedures on an outpatient basis. Our goal is to help you return home and get back to your normal day-to-day life as quickly as possible.
• Whenever possible, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques that offer you less pain, shorter recovery times and lower risk for infections.
• We have a partnership with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for advanced physical, occupational and speech therapies and audiology services to help you during your recovery.

Care for you & your family at a surgery center near you

• Our Center for Advanced Care houses a comfortable waiting area and private consultation rooms. Here, your loved ones can wait for you and easily communicate with your surgical team.
• We believe strongly in open communication with families. Our family liaison maintains regular communication with your family during your procedure.
• We offer on-site interpreter services in Spanish, Polish and American Sign Language (ASL). We also have access to telephonic and video interpreter services in more than 180 other languages.
• Our physicians and staff are sensitive to all our patients' needs.

Offering specialty and general surgery on Chicago’s North Side

We provide everything from outpatient surgery to more complex surgeries for the residents of: