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Dr. John Brems, MD
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery* Age 71
Dr. John Brems, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Brems, MD is a Hepatopancreaticobiliary Specialist in Elgin, IL.
Dr. John Brems, MD

Dr. John Brems, MD

Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery* Age 71
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Brems, MD is a Hepatopancreaticobiliary Specialist in Elgin, IL.
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About Dr. John Brems, MD

Dr. Brems graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. John Brems, MD is a Hepatopancreaticobiliary Specialist in Elgin, IL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Brems's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Brems is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Hypokalemia
Laparotomy
Bile Duct Obstruction
Liver Damage
Colorectal Cancer
Colectomy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Distal Pancreatectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct 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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver and Pancreatic Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Tumor Ablation
Whipple Procedure

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Coventry Health Care of Florida PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada POS
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia HMO
  • Medicare HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama POS
  • Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) EPO
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Independence Blue Cross POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Golden Rule
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Heritage Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Coventry Health Care of Iowa PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network
  • HealthLink
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska PPO
  • Value Care Health Systems
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Healthcare of the Carolinas PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Medicare Select HMO
    Blue Choice

Where Dr. John Brems, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Advocate Medical Group-Neurosurgery
    1435 N Randall Rd Ste 107, Elgin, IL 60123

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Meet Dr. John Brems, MD

Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Brems's Practice

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

Dr. John Brems, MD is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Brems, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • 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
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    1982
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California-Los Angeles
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Brems, MD Practices

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    77 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

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