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Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD

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(Cord Sturgeon, MD)

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, General Practice and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, thyroid cancer, parathyroid surgery, and more.

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-0900

Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL specializing in general surgery, general practice and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD is affiliated with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Robert H Lurie Cancer Center.

Office Locations

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611

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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“Dr. Cord Sturgeon, professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said just 5-10% of all existing thyroid nodules are cancerous, though children and elderly patients...”—"Thyroid cancer: What to know, according to experts", Fox News, September 2021

"Medical Student Applies Consulting Background to Healthcare Problems Third-year medical student Ben Peipert co-founded Second Opinions, a student-run pro-bono consulting group, and brings his...", Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

endocrine surgery

parathyroid surgery

total thyroid lobectomy

In 2023, Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD performed more endocrine surgery, parathyroid surgery, and total thyroid lobectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2012 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	151
endocrine surgery	39
image guided procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	54
neck imaging	13
neck surgery	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2013 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	174
endocrine surgery	45
image guided procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	84
minor procedures	84
neck imaging	19
neck surgery	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2014 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	140
endocrine surgery	28
image guided procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	66
minor procedures	66
neck surgery	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2015 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	122
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	149
endocrine surgery	31
image guided procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122
minor procedures	122
neck surgery	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2016 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	174
endocrine surgery	44
image guided procedures	109
lobectomy	16
minimally invasive procedures	109
minor procedures	109
neck surgery	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	126
diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	193
endocrine surgery	45
image guided procedures	126
lobectomy	16
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	126
neck surgery	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2018 were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	110
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	181
endocrine surgery	43
image guided procedures	110
lobectomy	13
minimally invasive procedures	110
minor procedures	110
neck surgery	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2019 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
endocrine surgery	34
neck surgery	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2020 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
endocrine surgery	22
neck surgery	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2021 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
endocrine surgery	53
lobectomy	16
neck surgery	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2022 were endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
endocrine surgery	44
neck surgery	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL during 2023 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
endocrine surgery	54
lobectomy	21
neck surgery	33

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD treated as a general surgeon in Chicago, IL were minor procedures, minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

aspiration	95
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	162
endocrine surgery	40
image guided procedures	95
lobectomy	16
minimally invasive procedures	95
minor procedures	95
neck imaging	16
neck surgery	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD.

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	50
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2003)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Robert H Lurie Cancer Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cord Sturgeon, MD 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. Cord Sturgeon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$214 LigaSure $214
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$36 Da Vinci Surgical System $36
Ethicon US, LLC	$23 SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$273

Biography

Dr. Cord Sturgeon is a physician who specializes in general practice and general surgery. He attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Sturgeon has indicated that his clinical interests include adrenal tumor, thyroid cancer, and thyroid surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He has received the following distinctions: Visiting Professor, Kuma Hospital; Visiting Professor, Nippon Medical School; and Visiting Professor, Hong Kong University, St. Mary's Hospital. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Sturgeon's office in Chicago, IL.