4.7 / 5 Stars out of 92 Reviews
Dr. Fronza provides succinct explanations of common and complex gastrointestinal problems. He believes that a warm bedside manner sets the tone for a productive doctor/patient relationship. He enjoys working with patients to determine an individualized care plan, and then actualizing that plan during the perioperative period. As a surgeon, Dr. Fronza achieves superior functional and oncologic results by utilizing advanced surgical techniques. This intense focus on technique has resulted in Dr. Fronza being a pioneer in LINX and mesh free, natural tissue hernia repair in Illinois.
Professional Background:
Clinical Interests:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Hiatal Hernia & GERD
- Minimally-Invasive Approaches to Esophagus, Stomach, and Colon Cancer
- Laparoscopic and Complex Hernia Repair
- Mesh Free, Natural-Tissue Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery
Undergraduate Education:
Brown University, B.A. Literatures in English – Literary Theory, Magna Cum Laude (2002)
Medical Education:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
(2006)
General Surgery Residency:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
(2011)
Fellowship:
Advanced Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgery,
Oregon Health & Science University (2012)
Academic Appointment:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board Certification:
General Surgery (2012)
Affiliations:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Honors and Awards:
Phi Beta Kappa:
2002
Alpha Omega Alpha:
2006
Northwestern University Department of Surgery Resident as Teacher Award:
2008, 2009, 2011
Northwestern University Department of Surgery Excellence in Teaching Award:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Professional Societies:
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- MacKenzie Society of Oregon Health & Science University
- Chicago Surgical Society
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