Deborah Loeff, MDAssistant Professor of SurgeryDeborah Loeff, MD, is a specialist in pediatric general surgery. She has particular expertise in the treatment of children with congenital anomalies, gastrointestinal conditions, pediatric cancer and traumatic injuries. Dr. Loeff is highly skilled in minimally invasive surgery. Because this surgical technique involves tiny instruments and smaller incisions, patients experience less pain, minimal scarring and a faster recovery. It is frequently the best choice for children. As a member of the Level 1 pediatric trauma team at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Dr. Loeff works with an interdisciplinary program dedicated to providing the optimal treatment for children who sustain injuries from trauma. In addition to providing medical care to these patients, Dr. Loeff works to identify strategies for prevention and advocates for improved systems of care. Practice LocationsThe University of Chicago Medicine Palos Heights Clinic Year Started Practice1987 Board CertificationsPediatric Surgery
Medical SchoolRush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago Internship and ResidencyUniversity of Utah Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City FellowshipHospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada MembershipsAmerican College of Surgeons
Language SpokenEnglish dloeff@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu Office Phone(773) 702-6175 Office Fax(773) 702-1192 Office Postal AddressDeborah Loeff, MD
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Read More About Dr. LoeffDr. Loeff was one of dozens of specialists who cared for an infant born with a large neck tumor called a cervical teratoma. After the baby boy’s complex delivery, Dr. Loeff performed delicate surgery to remove the large tumor, preserving the healthy tissue and nerves nearby. Read John Carlos’ birth story. Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Loeff's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
