Jack A. Wagoner, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Abdominal Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Biliary Surgery
Breast Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Thyroid Surgery

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:: Spectrum Health/Michigan State University - 1999

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Wound Management - Certified Wound Specialist (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Kishwaukee Hospital

Valley West Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

711 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

51 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

51 Reviews

February 18, 2026

5.0

very compassionate

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Patient, kind and excellent in laying out a plan of care

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Great surgeon, answered all my questions, comfortable, made me feel at ease.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

He communicates clearly and has a great bedside manner. He shows he cares about you on a personable level.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Because his listens and asks questions

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, great surgeon

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January 01, 2026

5.0

We'll verse and explain the future procedure well.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

He is so caring and knowledgeable

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Great personality and very thorough. Went through my case and explained everything and answered all questions and concerns.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Went through exactly what he was going to do fantastic doctor the best

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December 15, 2025

5.0

His down to earth warm approach is outstanding

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He was amiable, down to earth. Very good at explaining things.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He was very nice . He explained everything perfectly. He did a great job with my surgery .

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner has an amazing bedside manner and is skilled at what he does. I never felt nervous or worried about my surgery.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagner was amazing!!! He took time with my husband and I, explaining every detail of what my surgery would look like if I choose to do that. He spoke in layman terms and even drew a picture for us so we totally understood.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Made us comfortable with the procedure, care and follow up.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

As referred to above, he was thoughtful in his answers to my questions.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

He is a great surgeon,He has done a lot of surgery on us and my family!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

See above as I feel he is deeply insightful because he brings knowledge with humility to the table... in a world which distrusts almost every advice

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He has done surgery on me!Very pleased and he has a great bed side manner!Very easy to talk to!

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Wagoner is obviously quite knowledgeable and professional and he also takes time to explain everything in a patient friendly manner. He asks for questions and answers them completely.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

beside the above attributes, he answered all my questions and made sure i had peace of mind about the upcoming procedure.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

He is very good

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner is professional, thorough, and has a sense of humor that I appreciate.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

I felt Dr. Wagoner spent time with me explaining what he was planning to do and why. He wanted to make sure I understood everything. After the explanation, he gave me ownership to make my own decision.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

I have the utmost confidence in Dr Wagoner. He explains the procedure and takes his time to answer any questions and has a sense of humor

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Same reason as before - plus his frank and common sense explanations of complicated medical procedures.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner has an amazing bedside manner and makes sure his patients understand everything about their procedures.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Professional, personable and knowledgeable.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

He is caring & has a wonderful bedside manner. He is knowledgable & explains information very well.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, patient and nice

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Professional Patient in answering questions

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Listens excellent skills cares

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Very thorough explaining everything.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Explained very well

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Treats patients and family with respect. Listens , includes all in plan of care . Great medical assessment and judgement !

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August 13, 2025

5.0

He explains everything. He is very thorough and doesn't rush. He makes sure all of your questions have been answered Great bedside manner.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgable, caring, explains information well.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

He is skilled kind caring has excellent expertise and knowledge he listens

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor explains ina way you can understand

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to and asked good questions. Like the approach he's taking for my condition.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and was very happy with the outcome

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner is wonderful. He has a kind and gentle demeanor. I felt he truly listened to everything I said and helped me feel heard.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner spoke to me kindly, and respectfully. There was not alot of "Doc Talk" but what there was, was explained in a way that I easily understood.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

He answered my questions and explained the process.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner was great. Took the time prior to and after my procedure to explain everything and I was very well cared for. The entire day surgery nurses and pre/post op nurses were all amazing. They explained everything that was happening prior to my procedure.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Wagoner has seen me thru colonoscopies and colon cancer with restructure. He makes me feel confident and at ease and has done a great job with my procedures.

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May 29, 2025

5.0

He took such good care of me in the hospital and was/is genuinely caring and interested in doing right by his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Down to earth and speaks & explains in a way you can understand.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, professional, and knowledgable Doctor.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

I LOVE Dr Wagoner. He does not " speak over your head" I believe he really cares and wants to make sure you understand everything

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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