Dr. Stephen W Ganshirt M.D.
Surgeon
800 N Westmoreland Rd Suite 205 Lake Forest IL, 60045About
Dr. Stephen Ganshirt is a general surgeon practicing in Lake Forest, IL. Dr. Ganshirt 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. Ganshirt 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer, Hernia, Skin Cancer And More
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Surgeons
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