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progressive Surgical
new lenox, IL
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Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Originally from California I trained at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center on the West side of Chicago. There we saw a vast diversity of pathologies, every conceivable type of Trauma, and some very sick patients. I now practice General Surgery in the South Western Suburbs of Chicago. We cover all of general surgery from the simplest cysts to complex hernias and cancers. We do both open and minimally invasive Robotic surgery. We are one of the busiest robotic hospitals in the Chicago area.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Wound care
Breast Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
General Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Licenses
United States: Illinois
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
No. : At least in developed countries the numbers are much smaller than a hundred years ago. Still, it can happen in older patients where other diseases ma... Read More
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Eh...: You risk introducing infection and they have a likelihood of recurring. The cyst needs to be removed if bothering you. If not bothering you can be saf... Read More
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No. : Please please please see a real doctor for treatment of your cancer. If you must see a naturopath save the 'cures' for the side effects of treatment, ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Most lumps, benign: Don't start worrying. The majority of small bumps on your head would be benign (not cancer). Lumps that can be tender are cysts, lymph nodes and les... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Depends. : There are a wide range of hospital mattresses. The basic ones do little to prevent. Then there are the air mattresses where the pt is sleeping on a cu... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Evaluation : Ideally have someone familiar with the treatment and prevention of bed sores evaluate you. Some sores need surgery. Some just need dressing changes. S... Read More
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Treats the whole pt : Holistic implies that the complete individual is treated, not just the disease. That is, the stress, living situation, nutrition etc are taken into c... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Get evaluated. : Hard to evaluate your anus over the web. See a proctologist or gynecologist for an exam.
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Yes and no. : May help with pain or stress (if you Believe in it enough). But the injury itself will still take time to heal and if bad enough may need surgery.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Not alone: There are a wide range of special mattresses. The basic ones do little to prevent sores. Then there are the air mattresses where the pt is sleeping on... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Yes, but don't : Most GSWs are penetrating injuries leaving a deep tunnel. Any bacteria, dead tissue etc at the base of this tunnel will be flushed out by your body's ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Nest of hair. : An abscess or chronic infection usually at the top of the crease between your buttocks. Excision would be removal of this collection.
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
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Treats the whole pt : Holistic implies that the complete individual is treated, not just the disease. That is, the stress, living situation, nutrition etc are taken into c... Read More
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790 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Yes but. : Antibiotics only fight infection. They do nothing to fix a bedsore.
When a sick or frail patient lays in one position for a long time and cannot mov... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Menstrual or digest?: Is this all of the time or only with your period. ? If related to menses find a gynecologist who specializes in pelvic pain. There are medications an... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Not worth the risk: While there are cases where the tip of the appendix (for example) may get infected and not become a full-blown appendicitis and someone will be found ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Hard to say. : By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine. Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or oil that stands up to rigorous scient... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Not really: Avoid estrogen products including 'natural ' products that may have an estrogen effect
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Many things: Constipation, bladder issues, herniae? Pulled muscles? Gyne issues in women and testicular issues in men? Inflamed lymph nodes? See your primary doct... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Proven vs unproven: By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine. Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or procedure that stands up to rigorous ... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Many things: Constipation, bladder issues, herniae? Pulled muscles? Gyne issues in women and testicular issues in men? Inflamed lymph nodes? See your primary doct... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Often nothing : Can often leave it alone. Especially if small and not painful. May remain stable for years. If enlarging or causing pain get it fixed.
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Hours. : Usually one feels a stomach ache type feeling with nausea and maybe vomiting. Like a stomach flu. And then within hours it moves to his/her fight lowe... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Proven vs unproven: . Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or procedure that stands up to rigorous scientific scrutiny is included in modern medicine. The problem is th... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Get seen !: There are many serious things that could give you the symptoms you describe. Get seen as soon as able or go to the ER.
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Wound care 27 years experience
There are a number of tests such as ultrasound and HIDA scan which can help diagnose gallbladder problems. But there is no one test to guarantee that ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
ER rare: Colon cancer would be very rare at your age. Many other things can give you those symptoms. Why colon cancer v? Is there a family history ? See your M... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Yes. The inflammation may resolve. If small enough, the modus for the infection may be digested by your Immune system.
Other times the inflammation ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Depends on cause: Many stomach aches will get better on their own with time. Gas pain, gallstone pain, reflux etc may last for 20 min to a couple hours and then resolv... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
What???: You need a first opinion? Chiros should never read X-rays! Why would you think they could. ? heck, Most MD s can't read X-rays. . If concerned, O... Read More
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When was surgery : There are silicon scar sheets which, if placed a few weeks after surgery in the remodeling phase, can minimize the appearance of scars. Creams, vitami... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Infected?: Abx will NOT cure a sebaceous cyst. They can help clear the infection and surrounding cellulitis that can occur when the cyst becomes infected. .... ... Read More
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Ask a mother. : You would really have to ask someone who has experienced both. Though labor pain traditionally in more crampy, achy. And appendicitis is sharp stabbin... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
No: Many bullets are left in place if removal would cause more damage. The body does a good job of fighting infections. New antibiotics help. It is rare t... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Yes and no. : Late cancers are fixed and difficult to move. And most cancers are hard. But some early cancers may still be moveable. Your are young so it would be R... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Need more info: I assume there was no trauma. Is it a very deep belly button? Sometimes you can have a yeast infection with ulceration of the skin. If that is the ... Read More
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Proven vs unproven: By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine. Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or procedure that stands up to rigorous ... Read More
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674 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Infected?: Abx will NOT cure a sebaceous cyst. They can help clear the infection and surrounding cellulitis that can occur when the cyst becomes infected. .... ... Read More
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755 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Treats the whole pt : Holistic implies that the complete individual is treated, not just the disease. That is, the stress, living situation, nutrition etc are taken into c... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Avoid chiro : Will they be able to tell you if you have enlarged lymph nodes? Arthritis ? An infection ? Tissue swelling ? They will charge you and you will still ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
No. : Kyphosis is a real structural problem. You need a real doctor.
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Wound care 27 years experience
Depends. : The fruit has the same benefits of vitamins and fiber etc. but some people feel that organic fruits and vegetables have less toxic pesticides on them ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Exam : History and physical are usually enough to diagnose a pilonidal cyst.
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Wound care 27 years experience
What do you mean : What do you mean by inflammation levels ? Can you be more specific ?
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Wound care 27 years experience
Depends. : The fruit has the same benefits of vitamins and fiber etc. but some people feel that organic fruits and vegetables have less toxic pesticides on them ... Read More
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Fluid and fiber ?: Foods high in fat tend to constipate you. Foods high in fiber favor looser stools. Fruits vegetable, whole grains are excellent sources of fiber. A... Read More
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No but. ..: There are viruses that may cause both so they may be related. Other times one may be more prone to sores in the mouth because of some other abdominal ... Read More
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Wound care 27 years experience
Treats the whole pt : Holistic implies that the complete individual is treated, not just the disease. That is, the stress, living situation, nutrition etc are taken into c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Time works but...: Depends on what you have already tried. The first things are conservative including infcreasing fluid and fiber in diet to ensure that you bms are so... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
Depends. : If red, painful and angry looking could be infected. Fevers ? If not, and just bulging may be fluid (Seroma) and should get better. A recurrence is p... Read More
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Mar 16, 2017
I enjoy reading Dr. Borncamp's responses. He meets patients where they are, and does not talk down to them, nor does he retreat into the safety of medical jargon. He collaborates well with colleagues,...Read More
Apr 18, 2017
Dr. Borncamp answered my question immediately and with stunning accuracy in his prediction. He then followed up to enquire about the outcome of the problem. What a caring and conscientious act that ...Read More
May 8, 2017
Dr Borncamp is a very knowledgeable surgeon who thoughtfully helps his virtual patients on HealthTap. I am pleased to include him in my network.
Dr Stachler
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Pain was 10 out of 10 today. I went back on the norco. I guess I will just cont w/daily min oil to combat narcotic induced constipation. Worst most painful surgical r...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! He seems to be doing good neurologically but is suppose to follow up with a neurologist. Just sharp pains in that area and bleeding. Thank you for your suggestion and ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you! Symptoms havent returned yet. Scope showed small ulcer(s) but not sure if that is reason for blood loss, still awaiting biopsy results from scope. Thanks agai...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago Medical School, IL
MD
Residency
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2001
Residency
HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Completed 1996
Affiliations
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
American Society of Breast Surgeons
SAGES
Publications
Large abdominal wall endometrioma following laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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