Dr. Henry Govekar, MD
Dr. Henry Govekar, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Chicago, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1725 W Harrison St Ste 1138 Chicago, IL 60612Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
To provide comprehensive individualized care to each and every one of my patientsbiography
Assistant Professor, Division of Colon & Rectal SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, Rush Medical College
Education
MD, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
General Surgery Residency, University...read more
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
Fellowship Hospital, 2014University Of Colorado Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2013University Of Colorado Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2009Rush Medical College
Medical School, 2008
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Learn more about medical license public record checkRefining colorectal cancer classification and clinical stratification through a single-cell atlas, 2022-05-11
Correction: Refining colorectal cancer classification and clinical stratification through a single-cell atlas, 2022-07-13
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- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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