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Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB

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(Nabil Issa, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, General Practice, Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine) and Trauma Surgery

Al Mustansiriya University College of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), abdominal hernia, hernia surgery, and more.

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-8918

Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in general surgery, general practice, critical care (intensive care medicine) and trauma surgery. He graduated from Al Mustansiriya University College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH) and Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

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676 N Saint Clair Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60611

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Some issues Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

central line placement

In 2023, Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB had a list price for central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

catheterization	29
hospital care	269
inpatient care	269

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

catheterization	36
hospital care	355
inpatient care	355

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	54
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

catheterization	41
hospital care	358
inpatient care	358

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	57
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	40
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

catheterization	32
hospital care	446
inpatient care	446

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	182
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	82
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	18
catheterization	21
hospital care	573
inpatient care	573
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	83
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	65
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	22
catheterization	15
hospital care	540
inpatient care	540
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	87
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	55
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
catheterization	18
emergency care	12
hospital care	457
inpatient care	457
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	66
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	40
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
catheterization	18
hospital care	473
inpatient care	473
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	76
Hispanic	24
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	41
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	28
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	11
catheterization	12
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	53
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	35
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

hospital care	397
inpatient care	397

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	64
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
hospital care	300
inpatient care	300

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	45
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	43
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	18
cardiac procedures	11
catheterization	23
emergency care	12
hospital care	410
inpatient care	410
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	69
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	211
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	41
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB graduated from Al Mustansiriya University College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Fairview Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Al Mustansiriya University College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Fairview Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH)

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nabil M. Issa, MD, MBChB. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$26,254 DAVINCI XI $25,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $754
Davol Inc.	$259 PHASIX $152	SURGICAL $107
CSL Behring	$145 KcentraBeriplex $145
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$139 STRATTICE $139
HemoSonics LLC	$118 Quantra QPlus System $118
Other	$398 QuikClot $116	ZERBAXA $72	Monitors - Advanced Parameters $26	$184

**Types of Payments**
Education	$25,500
Food and Beverage	$1,059
Travel and Lodging	$644
Entertainment	$109

Biography

Dr. Nabil Issa specializes in general practice, general surgery, and trauma surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Issa has a special interest in intensive care, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and medical education. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inChicago, IL as reported by Yext. Dr. Issa attended Al-Mustansiriya College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Fairview Hospital. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Excellence in Teatching Award, Northwestern University Department of Surgery; Professorship in Surgery, Northwestern University; and Member in the National Committee on Trauma (COT), American College of Surgeons. In addition to English, he speaks Arabic.