Dr. Katherine Facklis Kouvelis MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1221 N Highland Ave Aurora IL, 60506Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Katherine Kouvelis is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Kouvelis specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kouvelis often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois MD
Rush
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1993
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Constipation
- Genital Warts
- Gas
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- University of Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX 1999
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas) - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Nearest Hospitals
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTERl
1325 N HIGHLAND AVENUE AURORA IL 60506DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
300 RANDALL RD GENEVA IL 60134