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Henry Govekar, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Colon and Rectal Surgery Services; General Surgery Services; LGBTQ+ Care
Specialties: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Surgery
Languages:
English

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Colon & Rectal Surgery
RUSH Colon & Rectal Surgery
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 1138
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-7088
(312) 942-7018
Directions
RUSH Oak Brook
RUSH Oak Brook
2011 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL, 60523

(630) 724-1300
(312) 942-3012
Directions
RUSH Oak Park Multispecialty Clinic
RUSH Oak Park Multispecialty Clinic
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Credentials

Certifications

Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education and Training

University of Colorado - General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida-Medical Staff Office - Colon & Rectal Surgery
Rush University Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Anal cancer
Anal fissure
Cancer prevention and screening
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal surgery
Crohn's disease
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Fistula
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) health
Gender affirmation surgery
Hemorrhoid banding
Hemorrhoid surgery
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Ostomy
Pilonidal disease
Robotic surgery
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Ulcerative colitis

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.8
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2024
I have and will continue to recommend Rush Medical Center.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Excellent Physician and Care
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Very satisfied with care and service of Dr Govekar
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
A gold star just a fantastic experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Dr. Govekar Was great. He addressed my needs And came up with a solution that is far better than I anticipated. I believe his ethics are sound and I have faith that he will take very good care of me.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Again excellent experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Excellent bedside manner
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Explanations helpful. Explained thoroughly.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
I think he is great
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Very personable
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
I saw a PA and Dr Govekar. Both were great, they really listened to me, & answered all my questions.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
Both the Dr and his Medical Assistant (?) were outstanding and made me feel very comfortable.