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Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Surgery

Rush Medical College (1990)

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, lung issues, lung cancer, and more.

1435 North Randall Road Suite 209
Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 990-5636

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD is a vascular surgeon in Elgin, IL specializing in vascular surgery and cardiac surgery. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Sherman Hospital and CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGICAL ASSOCIATES S C.

Office Locations

Address:

1435 North Randall Road Suite 209
Elgin, IL 60123

Address:

1725 West Harrison Street Suite 1156
Chicago, IL 60612

Address:

27750 W. Highway 22 Suite 100
Barrington, IL 60010

Address:

4400 West 95th Street Suite 308
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Address:

5454 Hohman Avenue 1st Floor
Hammond, IN 46320

Address:

890 Garfield Avenue Suite 101
Libertyville, IL 60048

Some issues Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“Dr. Robert Kummerer, a cardiovascular surgeon at Advocate Condell, said the knee area is so packed with ligaments and tendons, that if the artery is torn or pinched shut, there's no place for blood...”—"Doctors: Bears' Miller was within hours of losing his leg", Daily Herald, October 2017

“"It's an honor to receive both of these designations," said Dr. Robert Kummerer, cardiothoracic surgeon and Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery.”—"Advocate Condell receives multiple heart awards", Daily Herald, November 2013

bypass surgery	37
cardiac procedures	95
doctor visit	137
endarterectomy	22
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lower extremity surgery	11
neck surgery	22
open surgery	51
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	51
vascular procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	22
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	55
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	97
doctor visit	135
endarterectomy	24
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	20
neck surgery	24
open surgery	57
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	57
vascular procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	27
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	56
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

anastomosis	16
bypass surgery	20
cardiac procedures	73
dialysis access procedures	16
doctor visit	161
endarterectomy	16
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	16
open surgery	41
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	41
vascular procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	40
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	98
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

anastomosis	12
bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	101
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	194
endarterectomy	36
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
neck surgery	36
open surgery	67
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	67
vascular procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	22
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	50
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

anastomosis	28
bypass surgery	42
cardiac procedures	109
dialysis access procedures	28
doctor visit	180
endarterectomy	22
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	22
open surgery	85
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	85
vascular procedures	60

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	21
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	40
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

anastomosis	23
bypass surgery	35
cardiac procedures	91
dialysis access procedures	23
doctor visit	217
endarterectomy	23
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
neck surgery	23
open surgery	71
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	71
vascular procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	25
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	49
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

anastomosis	12
bypass surgery	40
cardiac procedures	79
dialysis access procedures	12
doctor visit	66
endarterectomy	25
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
neck surgery	25
open surgery	81
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	81
vascular procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	15
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	40
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

bypass surgery	70
cardiac procedures	139
doctor visit	36
endarterectomy	25
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
neck surgery	25
open surgery	141
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	141
vascular procedures	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Elgin, IL were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

ablation	11
anastomosis	18
bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	100
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	144
endarterectomy	23
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	23
open surgery	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76
vascular procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	275
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1990. He is certified by the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (1990)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Advocate Condell Medical Center

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Advocate Sherman Hospital

CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGICAL ASSOCIATES S C

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Unicare PPO, Golden Rule, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna Choice POS, HealthLink PPO, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HFN

Blue Advantage PPO

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

PHCS PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross PPO

AARP

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana HMO

Aetna

Humana HMO Premier

Unicare PPO

Golden Rule

Humana Platinum HMO

TRICARE Prime

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna Choice POS

HealthLink PPO

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

Aetna EPO

First Health

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna PPO

HFN EPO

Aetna HMO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Union Health Services, Inc.

HST Care Connect PPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

Blue Cross Community MMAI

Health Alliance Employee EPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elgin, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien Sales LLC	$2,069 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,377	Vessel Sealing $461	Endo Stapling $196	Electrosurgery $35
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,999 EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $1,552	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $225	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $111	C3 Delivery System $111
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,333 Structural Heart $1,333
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,023 Endurant $523	Aortic Stent Grafts $442	Aptus Heli-FX $49	HeartWare HVAD $10
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$293 Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $158	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $136
Other	$1,270 STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM $125	TRIVEX $122	Pradaxa $121	Flowable $115	Watchman Device $111	Other $677

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,284
Travel and Lodging	$3,594
Education	$110

Biography

Dr. Robert Kummerer is a specialist in cardiac surgery and vascular surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kummerer include lung cancer, mitral stenosis, and aortic stenosis. Dr. Kummerer is affiliated with Advocate Health Care. He graduated from Rush Medical College. The average patient rating for Dr. Kummerer is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kummerer is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

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General Payments

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