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Mitchell Posner, MD, General Surgery, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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General Surgery Chicago, IL

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Thomas D. Jones Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine

Overview of Dr. Posner

Dr. Mitchell Posner is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and has been in practice 36 years. Dr. Posner accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 95 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center who specialize in General Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1988
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • University of Chicago Medicine Earns Re-Accreditation for High Standards in Cancer Care
    University of Chicago Medicine Earns Re-Accreditation for High Standards in Cancer CareJuly 31st, 2018
  • Surgical Robot Can Reduce Pain from Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
    Surgical Robot Can Reduce Pain from Pancreatic Cancer SurgeryApril 3rd, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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