
Dr. Richard Joseph Fantus M.D.
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
836 W Wellington Ave Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Richard Fantus is a trauma surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Fantus specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Concussion
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 836 W Wellington Ave
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