Felipe Gracias, M.D.

Felipe Gracias, M.D. has been in practice since 1998. Board certified, Dr. Gracias’ clinical practice extends through all areas of general surgery. He has expertise in minimally invasive surgery that has many applications including breast, colon, hernia, appendicitis, endocrine, stomach and esophagus. Dr. Gracias feels that minimally invasive surgery is not just the mastery of advanced techniques and technology but is a personal philosophy that can be applied to many surgical conditions. His outgoing, friendly approach makes him very approachable to patients and their family. He practices medicine with the philosophy that “the more you love your patients, the more you love being a doctor”. Dr. Gracias is an alumni and loyal supporter of the University of Notre Dame, where he completed his undergraduate studies prior to completing medical school at the University of Utah and a fellowship in Surgical Intensive Medicine at Michigan State University. In addition, Dr. Gracias completed fellowship training in Surgical Intensive Care Medicine at Michigan State University He is affiliated with St. Francis and Palos Community Hospitals.

Ages Seen: Dr. Gracias sees patients of all ages.

Ramon Manglano, M.D.

Ramon Manglano, M.D., has been practicing general surgery since 1993. He served his residency in general surgery with the Metropolitan Group Hospital, affiliated with the University of Illinois, and is board certified. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. He also has a strong interest in the treatment of breast diseases. Dr. Manglano is affiliated with St. Francis and Palos Community Hospitals.

Ages Seen: Dr. R. Manglano sees patients of all ages.

Alan M. Roman, M.D.

Alan M. Roman, M.D., has practiced general surgery since 1980. Board certified, he is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Illinois Surgical Society and operates at both St. Francis Hospital and Health Center and Palos Community Hospital. Coming from the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation in Rochester, MN, he performs a wide range of head and neck, breast, abdominal, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Roman has long been active in community affairs and is a past president of both the Chicago Medical Society and the Illinois State Medical Society. He is a past chairman of the Department of Surgery of St. Francis Hospital and serves on the Hospital’s Board of Directors. Outgoing and energetic, he believes best results are obtained when patients participate fully in the decision making process.

Ages Seen: Dr. Roman sees patients of all ages.

Paul C. Vanderbilt, M.D.

Paul C. Vanderbilt, M.D., has been practicing general and peripheral vascular surgery since 1971. Board certified, he served his residency at Westside Veterans Administration and Hines Veterans Administration Hospitals. He is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital where he has been elected three times as Chairman of the surgical department and has served as President of the medical staff. Dr. Vanderbilt is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Illinois Surgical Society, and Midwest Surgical Society. He has written two articles published in major surgical journals. Dr. Vanderbilt has a special interest in the treatment of varicose veins.

Ages Seen: Dr. P. Vanderbilt sees patients of all ages.