Gerard J Abood, MDSurgical Oncology in Elk Grove Vlg, IL
Gender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Gerard J Abood, MD
Gerard J. Abood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, experienced surgical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) malignancy at Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village, IL, near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abood performs GI surgery using advanced surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, less scarring, and greater accuracy for complex procedures. Every appointment with Dr. Abood starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small.
Dr. Abood has a special interest in GI malignancy, including foregut and hepatobiliary disease with a keen interest in the use of minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Other areas of expertise include: cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal malignancy, esophageal cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, sarcomas, gastrointestinal (gi) stromal tumors, hepatobiliary malignancies, liver cancer, liver mass, pancreas cancer, appendiceal cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis/HIPEC, whipple procedure, gastrectomy procedures and esophagectomy procedures.
Dr. Abood is skilled in a variety of innovative surgical techniques for the treatment of foregut, hepatobiliary, and peritoneal disease, including minimally invasive and robotic surgeries. Dr. Abood is one of few surgeons in the chicagoland area specializing in the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in combination with cytoreductive surgery. Dr. Abood is a high volume pancreatic surgeon performing both the Whipple procedure (also called pancreaticoduodenectomy) and distal pancreatectomy. He is skilled in the treatment of pancreatitis as well as complex gastrointestinal surgery for various benign conditions. Dr. Abood treats a wide variety of cancers including esophageal, gastroesophageal (also known as GEJ), stomach, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (also known as GISTs), cancer of the bile ducts (also known as cholangiocarcinoma), liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, appendiceal cancer, adrenal gland tumors, pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, sarcomas, peritoneal carcinomatosis and metastatic cancers.
Dr. Abood has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to GI malignancy. He is a member of the Section Chief-Complex GI and Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery Professor. Dr. Abood was recently recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors 2024.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Abood enjoys spending time with family, running, and watching Ohio State football -- go bucks!
Qualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Alexian Brothers
- Ascension Saint Alexius
Certifications
- The American Board of Surgery - General Surgery
Location
Ascension Alexian Brothers
Professional Statement
I take a patient-centered approach to ensure I understand concerns, fears and preferences so that together we can create an individualized treatment plan. Ensuring that patients are well informed about surgical and nonsurgical options as well as expected outcomes is of utmost importance. Building a relationship with patients' based on honesty, open communication, respect and compassion is essential. In addition to my clinical practice, I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of medical students and resident physicians.
-Gerard J Abood, MD