Gary Chmielewski, MD, FACS

Regional Director of Thoracic Surgery -
​Advocate Aurora Healthcare

Dr. Chmielewski is dedicated to treating patients in a comprehensive and compassionate manner.​ His thoracic practice focuses on minimally invasive surgery of the lungs and esophagus.

Education & Training

Loyola University of Chicago | Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, Illinois
Wayne State University | Detroit Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
Detroit, Michigan
Wayne State University | Detroit Medical Center
Internship and General Surgery Residency
​Detroit, Michigan

Specializations

  • ​Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for Chest
  • Robotic and VATS Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
  • Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
  • Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
  • ​Minimally Invasive Interventions for GERD:  
               - Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (LINX)   
               - TransOral Incisonless Fundoplication (TIF)
               - Nissen Fundoplication
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Board Certifications

Diplomate American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Diplomate American Board of Surgery

Contact

​Other Locations:
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
Advocate Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery 

Parkside Center
1875 W Dempster St.
Suite 265
Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Office phone: 847.723.1550
Office fax: 847.723.1551