General Surgeons Near Me in Joliet, IL - Ascension
Surgery • Joliet, IL
About
Summary: - Ascension Illinois is a nonprofit health care organization based in Chicago, offering primary and advanced specialty care (including cardiology) close to home. - The system operates under Ascension Illinois and serves the Illinois region with hospitals and health care services, employing around 41 staff locally (YoY growth noted). - Key leadership roles include executives in surgery, pharmacy, medical physics, operations, and clinical leadership. - For region-specific care in Joliet, IL, Ascension Joliet is part of the Ascension Illinois network, providing access to general and specialty surgical services through a nonprofit health system. - Official resources: Ascension Illinois homepage (healthcare.ascension.org/illinois) and Ascension Joliet offerings within the same network.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
330 Madison St Ste 104, Joliet, IL 60435
Phone
(815) 725-3440
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News Doctor Finder, WebMD, Healthgrades, and Medical News Today.: Individual surgeons have varying ratings; some are top-rated (5/5) and others (4/5). (Review counts vary significantly by surgeon, ranging from small numbers (e.g., 2) to hundreds (e.g., 211).)
Patients praise
- Many individual general surgeons affiliated with the medical center receive high patient ratings for thoroughness, communication, and professional attitude.
- Patients frequently commend surgeons for explaining conditions and treatments clearly.
Common complaints
- Some patient experience reports for individual surgeons noted issues with follow-up, clarity of instructions, and time spent with patients.
- Hospital-wide patient recommendation rates are reported to be lower than the state average.
"Dr. Ghee took care of my 90 year old father with skill and such kindness. She speaks clearly and provides an excellent explanation. We were so happy and thankful to have her."
— Medical News Today/Healthgrades review for Dr. Lauren GheeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3].
In the News
- Joliet General Surgeon Announces Move to Morris Hospital - Morris Hospital — Sep 2, 2025
- Dr. Nicholas R. Kunio, MD - General Surgeon in Elgin, IL — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Aline V. Dang, DO - General Surgeon in Willmington, IL — May 14, 2026
- Saint Joseph Joliet shutting down pediatric inpatient unit – NBC Chicago — Jul 10, 2026
- Nurses Warn Of Impact Of Cuts At St. Joseph Medical Center - 1340 WJOL — May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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