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Dr. James Spitz, MD
General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. James Spitz, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL.
Dr. James Spitz, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. James Spitz, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Glenview, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL.

About Dr. James Spitz, MD

Dr. Spitz graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center. Dr. James Spitz, MD is a General Surgeon in Glenview, IL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Spitz has experience treating conditions like Anal Fissure, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation, Anal or Rectal Pain, Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse, Anorectal Fistula and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Spitz received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Spitz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spitz is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anoscopy
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Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Hemorrhoids
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Abscess
Colon Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Bowel Strangulation
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Wound Repair
Excision of Anal Tags
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anal Cauterization
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Sphincterotomy
Abscess
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Anemia
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Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Burn Injuries
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coagulation Disorders
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyst
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fissures
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Fistula
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Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Occupational Liver Damage - Benzene
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Polyps
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Primary Hypercoagulable State
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Skin Lesion
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thalassemia
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Rectal Surgery
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

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Where Dr. James Spitz, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 128, Glenview, IL 60026
  2. 2 Vernon Hills SCC
    225 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  3. 3 Office
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  4. 4 Office
    757 Park Ave W Ste 3870, Highland Park, IL 60035

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Jan 16, 2024
Dr spitz has been my surgeon since I was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago. He is caring and considerate but more than that he is very thorough and professional
Marcia — Jan 16, 2024
Feb 09, 2023
Terrible post op care from Dr. Spitz. I had what was supposed to be a routine surgery. I had complication from the surgery over 14 weeks ago with tremendous pain and Dr. Spitz and his team were almost non- existent with my post op care. The last straw was yesterday when the docstor asked me to change my scheduled in paiteant appointment the day of my appointment that his staff made. When I said I could not reschedule that he wound up canceling it and tried to get me to do Telehealth even thought Dr. Spitz knew I had to be examined. I would not recommend this surgeon.
james — Feb 09, 2023
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Meet Dr. James Spitz, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Gastrointestinal Oncology
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FAQs About Dr. Spitz's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Spitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spitz's profile.

Dr. Spitz frequently treats the following conditions: Anal Fissure, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Constipation, Anal or Rectal Pain, Proctoptosis, Rectal Prolapse, Anorectal Fistula and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Spitz, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Spitz, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1990
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill - Cook Cty Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Spitz, MD Practices

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

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