James A. Gianfrancisco, MD
Primary Specialty
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas
- Benign Anorectal Surgery
- Benign Esophageal Disorder
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Disorders
- Crohn’s Disease Surgery
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Inherited Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1973
- Internship:
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OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital - 1974
- Residency:
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Cook County Health and Hospitals System - 1978
- Fellowships:
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Cook County Health and Hospitals System - 1981
Board Certifications
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified)
- American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Palos Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 30, 2023
5.0 star star star star starSpends quality time with patient Answers any questions I may have Great personality Respects patient views Respects the patients opinions Answers questions by patient Explains all medical issues and treatments Wonderful personality that puts patient at ease
July 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gianfrancisco is very kind, take his time to answer questions, and he has a gift explaining what the issue is. I also love that he respects his patients’ time, I don’t think I have waited for him more than 10 minutes at the most.
June 27, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI have known this man for what seems like forever. He has good ethics, character, is very informative, he explains well & makes sure you understand. He has a calm demeanor, he is respectful. HE LISTENS, he stays informed & up to date in his field of practice. HE DOESN'T JUST MEDICATE, he looks to other resources & healthful ways. Whatever might have been misunderstood &/or missed or confusing during an office visit, his staff is there to back it up, to explain & if necessary be a go between. What I always saw & had was what I thought a wonderful doctor with a fantastic staff all greatly appreciated & not much the norm now a days.
April 19, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI feel so comfortable speaking with him, it feels to me as it’s a conversation that is very comfortable. I feel open to ask questions and I know those questions will be backed up with answers from years of experience.
Disclosures
James A. Gianfrancisco, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.