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| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago | Bachelors Degree | B.S. Biology | 1995 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Bachelors Degree | B.S. Psychology | 1995 |
| University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | Doctorate | Doctor of Medicine | 2000 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - New York Medical College | Department of Surgery | 2003 |
| Residency - University of Chicago | Department of Surgery | 2006 |
| Fellowship - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Trauma and Surgical Critical Care | 2007 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 2008 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Executive Committee | Thorek Memorial Hospital | 2012 - 2017 |
| Peer Review | Thorek Memorial Hospital | 2012 - 2017 |
| Credentialing Committee | Thorek Memorial Hospital | 2012 - 2017 |
| Chairman, Medical Executive Committee | Thorke Memorial Hospital | 2014 - 2016 |
| Medical Staff President | Thorek Memorial Hospital | 2014 - 2016 |
| Chairman - Department of Surgery | Thorek Memorial Hospital | 2012 - 2014 |
| Credentialing Committee | Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | 2009 - 2009 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| President/Founder | The Mario A. Adajar, M.D. Charity Foundation | Present |
| Co-Founder and Co-Owner | XSculpt Global LLC | Present |
| Member | American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery | Present |
| Member | American Hernia Society | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| People Love Us on Yelp | Yelp | 2017 |
| Patients' Choice Award | Vitals.com | 2008-2016 |
| Compassionate Doctor Recognition | Vitals.com | 2011-2015 |
| Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award | Vitals.com | 2012-2016 |
| Compassionate Doctor - 5 Year Honoree | Vitals.com | 2015 |
| People Love Us on Yelp | Yelp | 2015 |
| Top 10 Doctor - Chicago Metro Area | Top Doctor | 2014 |
| Top 10 Doctor - Chicago | Top Doctor | 2014 |
| Top 10 Doctor - Illinois | Top Doctor | 2014 |
| Surgical Editor of the Year | University of Illinois - Metropolitan Group Hospitals | 2007 |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | American Journal of Roentgenology | How well does CT predict the need for laparotomy in hemodynamically stable patients with penetratin | 2009 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Foot & Ankle Specialists | Aggressive management of necrotizing fasciitis through a multidisciplinary approach using minimal s | 2008 |
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | Journal of Vascular Surgery | Isolated celiac artery aneurysm with splenic artery stenosis as a rare presentation of polyarteritis | 2006 |
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Comment - “ Excellent! ”
Everything went very well, from start to finish. Dr. Adajar, Anabel, and the rest of the staff made me feel comfortable and welcome throughout the entire process. Very easy process and I'm pleased with the results