Surgical Services
Expert surgeons providing world-class and compassionate patient care
Loyola Medicine’s surgical specialists have received specialized training to diagnose complex conditions and provide the most advanced treatment options.
Loyola offers state-of-the-art interventions that are not available at other medical centers. Frequently, we are able to offer minimally invasive procedures that result in smaller incisions for the patient and, in some cases, no incision.
Minimally invasive approaches mean less blood loss, less pain, less time in the hospital and shorter recovery times for our patients.
Surgery Specialties
Loyola Medicine breast surgeons use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques. They are recognized for advanced, innovative therapeutic methods and skilled use of the latest surgical technologies.
Loyola Medicine offers different cancer treatment options from our expert surgical oncologists who specialize in the diagnosis, biopsy and surgical removal of many types of cancer.
Loyola’s experienced colon and rectal surgeons treat a variety of problems of the colon, rectum and anus—including benign conditions, such as hemorrhoids, as well as cancer with advanced surgical options.
Loyola Medicine offers a comprehensive, integrated approach to treating endocrine disorders and conditions, including services from our expert surgeons.
Loyola offers surgical treatments for gastrointestinal conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
Loyola’s expert general surgeons treat patients who need surgery for conditions of the thyroid, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Loyola combines advanced technology with clinical experience in offering minimally invasive surgery options, which provides a safe alternative to open surgical procedures.
Loyola’s pediatric surgeons are specially trained in surgical techniques and advanced tools specifically made for treating newborns, children and adolescents.
Loyola Medicine’s experienced plastic and cosmetic surgery team provides a variety of solutions for patients seeking plastic surgery and a variety of cosmetic procedures.
Loyola's Transplant Center provides expert care for heart, lung, kidney, liver, pancreas and bone marrow and stem cell transplants, including multi-organ transplants.
Experienced vascular surgeons at Loyola provide surgical treatments for different vascular conditions or diseases that affect the circulatory system.
Bariatrics and weight loss teams at Loyola are recognized for their part in helping patients lose weight through medical and/or surgical options.
Our Surgery Team
Darl K Vandevender, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery +2 more
Accepting new patients
Our Locations
Office
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
701 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: (708)681-3200
Office
Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge
6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace
1S224 and 1S260 Summit Ave
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: (888)584-7888
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News
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March 17, 2024
Limb saving program helps patients with diabetes avoid amputation
The team at Loyola Medicine's limb-saving program takes an integrated approach, combining the expertise of orthopaedic surgeons, podiatrists, endocrinologists and other specialists.
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October 24, 2022
MacNeal Hospital Hosts Interactive Surgical Robot Demonstration
Acquired by Loyola Medicine in 2021, the da Vinci robots are used for minimally invasive procedures at MacNeal. In this interactive experience, members of the community have an opportunity to learn first-hand how MacNeal physicians perform urologic, gynecologic and general surgeries using this advanced technology.
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July 25, 2022
USNWR2022
Read which Loyola Medicine specialties are nationally ranked and “high performing” in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Hospitals rankings.
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July 14, 2022
Alexander Ghanayem Named President Elect of American Orthopaedic Association
The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) named Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA, as its second president-elect and will serve as president from 2024-2025.
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July 4, 2022
2022 Chicago Top Cancer Docs
See which Loyola Medicine oncology physicians and surgeons were named to Chicago magazine's 2022 "Top Cancer Doctors" list.
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January 26, 2022
2022 Chicago Top Docs
107 Loyola Medicine physicians were named to Chicago magazine's 2022 "Top Docs" list. See which physicians made the list.
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November 14, 2021
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Find out who the 40 Loyola Medicine physicians are, who have been named to Chicago magazine's 2021 Top Surgeons list.
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July 27, 2021
USNWR2021
Find out which specialties are nationally ranked and “high performing” in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals rankings.
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March 14, 2021
Loyola Medicine Recognized as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery
Loyola Medicine has been recognized as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery through the Blue Distinction® Specialty Care program.