Surgeons in Illinois

Who regulates care in Illinois

• Physician licenses: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Work injuries: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
• Medicaid program: Illinois Medicaid (HFS)

Choosing a surgeon in Illinois

• Check the license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Look up any physician on DocInfo.org.
• Ask how many of your specific procedure the surgeon does each year, and where (hospital or surgery center).
• Ask what non-surgical options were tried first and what recovery and physical therapy look like.
• A second opinion before elective surgery is normal and most plans cover it.