Dr. Frank O. Apantaku M.D.
Surgeon
2222 W Division St Suite 320 Chicago IL, 60622About
Dr. Frank Apantaku is a general surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Apantaku specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Apantaku provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of beta receptor blockade on the initiation and perpetuation of ouabain-induced ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
- Effect of beta receptor blockade on the initiation and perpetuation of ouabain-induced ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
- The influence of glucocorticoids on hepatic glycolytic intermediates in fed peritonitis rats.
- Effect of a new synthetic complement inhibitor on hepatic glycolytic intermediates in septic rats.
- Effect of endotoxin and glucocorticoid pretreatment on hexose monophosphate shunt activity in rat liver.
- Effect of severe hemorrhage on rat hepatic glycolytic intermediates.
- Glycolytic intermediates in rat heart after endotoxin treatment.
- Glucocorticoid effect on glycolytic intermediates in septic rat heart.
- Glucocorticoid action on rat hepatic glycolytic intermediates during experimental peritonitis.
Treatments
- Breast Issues, Gallbladder Problems, Hemorrhoids And More
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