Dr. Alexander Knijnikov, DO
Dr. Alexander Knijnikov, DO is a general surgeon in Ottawa, IL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1050 E Norris Dr Ste 2D Ottawa, IL 61350Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
Being there throughout the patient's entire journey, specifically in weight loss surgery.Dr. Knijnikov will be there for your entire journey with monthly follow up until your weight loss goals are reached.
biography
Dr. Alexander Knijnikov specializes in all aspects of minimally invasive general surgery with an emphasis on bariatric (weight-loss) and robotic surgery.Dr. Knijnikov is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine...read more
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Bariatric Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Fellowship HospitalFlushing Hospital Medical Center
Residency HospitalNew York Medical College (brooklyn & Queens)
Undergraduate SchoolNew York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2010
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- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 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.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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