Dr. Joseph Stanley Kokoszka MD
Surgeon
9650 GROSS POINT RD STE 3900 SKOKIE IL, 60076About
Dr. Joseph Kokoszka is a general surgeon practicing in Ottawa, IL. Dr. Kokoszka 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. Kokoszka 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
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