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Dr. Alan Koffron MD

Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care

5/5(12)
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000 Chicago IL, 60611
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Dr. Alan Koffron is a general surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Koffron specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Koffron provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1992

University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1992

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2010-2013 Hour Detroit Magazine's Top Docs 
  • Beaumont Health System 2013 Teacher and Researcher Triple Threat Award 

Treatments

  • Pancreatic Surgery, Kidney Surgery, Kidney Transplant And More

Fellowships

  • Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Transplant/Hepatobiliary Surgery Pediatric 

Dr. Alan Koffron MD's Practice location

Practice At 680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000

680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000 -
Chicago, IL 60611
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