Dr. Constantine Frantzides, MD
Dr. Constantine Frantzides, MD is a laparoscopic surgery specialist in Skokie, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical School Of Athens University in 1976. He is affiliated with Presence Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Provide the best possible surgical care with the utilization of 'The Gentler Surgery'biography
Dr. Frantzides is the Director of the Chicago Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (CIMIS). He is recognized worldwide as an expert in the field of laparoscopic surgery and is a charter member of the United States Laparoscopic Founders Society....read moreLaparoscopic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery
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University Of Bordeaux, France Minimally Invasive Surgery Course, Dr. Jacques Perissat
1990Hospital International, University Of Paris, France Minimally Invasive Surgery Course, Dr. Fracois Dubois
1989Medical College Of Wisconsin
Fellowship Hospital, 1985Athens University-athens, Greece
Residency Hospital, 1982Nicosia General Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1978Queen Mary's Hospital-london
Fellowship Hospital, 1978Medical School Of Athens University
Medical School, 1976Limassol Academy
Undergraduate School, 1970
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Voice activated system used in treatment of heartburn ABC 7 News, 1997
"Three Dimensional Laparoscopic Surgery" Channel 6 News, 1998
"Voice activated system used in treatment of heartburn" ABC 7 News, 1997
"Use of Hermes in the treatment of Achalasia" NBC News, 1998
"America's Top Doctor" by the acclaimed Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2011
Covidien "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2009-2011
Ethicon Endod-Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Education and Training Program, 2001-2003
TYCO Corporation Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2003-2006
Ethicon Endo-Surgery "Minimally Invasive Surgery Education and Training Program", 1998-2000
TYCO Corporation "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2003-2006
Named Americas Top Surgeon by Consumers' Council of America, 2007
Named "America's Top Surgeon" by Consumers' Council of America, 2008
Top Doctor, 2012
Ethicon Endod-Surgery "Minimally Invasive Surgery Education and Training Program", 2001-2003
Top Doctor by the Chicago Magazine, and the US News and World Report, 2012
US Surgical Corporation Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2007-2008
Named America's Top Surgeon by Consumers' Council of America, 2008
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2006-2007
US Surgical Corporation "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2007-2008
America's Top Surgeon, 2010
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Education and Training Program, 1998-2000
Physician's Recognition Award (American Medical Association), 1990-1993
Named “America’s Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2010
TYCO-United States Surgical "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2002-2003
Goldane Cane Award-Best Teacher of the Year, 1993
Covidien Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2009-2011
Most Compassionate Doctor by the Consumers' Research Council of America, 2011
America's Top Doctor by the acclaimed Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2011
Ceterification af Achievement -"Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon" American Society of General Surgeons, 2003
Best General Surgery Scientific Paper- American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 14th International Congress, 2005
Award for Dedication and Service to the Milwaukee Brast Cancer Awarness Program, 1995
TYCO Corpotation "Laproscopic Fellowship Program", 2006-2007
Ethicon Endo-Surgery "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2006-2007
National Institute of Health Grant #R01 DK40966, 1990-1995
Shipley Medal (Southern Surgical Association), 1985
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, "Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship", 1995-1999
"Top Doctor", 2012
Best Video Honorable Mention0American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 15th International Congress, 2006
Roche Research "The Billary Penetration of Fleroxacin and Ciprofloxacin: A Competative Stud?", 1990-1991
Digestive Surgery Original Paper Grassi Prize "Laparoscopic Prosthetic Reinforcement of Hiatal Herniorrhaphy", 1999
Ceterification af Achievement - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon American Society of General Surgeons, 2003
"America's Top Doctor" by the acclaimed Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2012
W.L. Gore & Associates-Medical Products Division, "Laparoscopic Repair of Large Hiatal Hernia with Gore -Tex", 1996-1998
TYCO-United States Surgical Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2002-2003
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship, 1995-1999
National Institute of Health GRANT #r29 DK38486, 1986-1991
US Surgical Corporation (Covidien) "Laparoscopic Fellowship Program", 2008-2009
Named "Americas Top Surgeon" by Consumers' Council of America, 2007
US Surgical Corporation (Covidien) Laparoscopic Fellowship Program, 2008-2009
Digestive Surgery Original Paper Grassi Prize Laparoscopic Prosthetic Reinforcement of Hiatal Herniorrhaphy, 1999
America's Top Surgeon, 2011
Physician's Recognition Award (Amwerican Medical Association_, 1997-2000
America's Top Doctor by the acclaimed Castle Connolly Medical Guide, 2012
Sandoz Research Institute, 1992-1993
TYCO Corpotation Laproscopic Fellowship Program, 2006-2007
Roche Research The Billary Penetration of Fleroxacin and Ciprofloxacin: A Competative Stud?, 1990-1991
W.L. Gore & Associates-Medical Products Division, Laparoscopic Repair of Large Hiatal Hernia with Gore -Tex, 1996-1998
Top Doctor by the Chicago Magazine, and the US News and World Report, 2011
Best Multi Specialty Scientific Paper-American Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 14th International Congress, 2005
Most Compassionate Doctor by the Consumers' Research Council of America, 2010
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