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Dr. James Boffa, MD

Dr. James Boffa, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Boffa, MD is a general surgeon in Skokie, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1988. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900 Skokie, IL 60076

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8 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SP – Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Raad – Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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P. S. in Evanston, IL – Apr 12, 2016
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Dr. James Boffa, MD is a general surgeon in Skokie, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1988. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Trauma Surgery

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  • University Of Illinois/metropolitan Group Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Northshore University Division of Rheumatology9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900 Skokie, IL 60076
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Practice

Northshore Univ HLTH Systems Div of Rheumatology1000 Central St Ste 800 Evanston, IL 60201
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Practice

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc SC5140 N California Ave Ste 780 Chicago, IL 60625
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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