I am beyond blessed that Dr. Adajar came into my life. I have never had a doctor be so caring and responsive; he took the time to get to know me and listen to my concerns and worries leading up to and after surgery. Should I end up needing further surgery down the road - I will look no farther than Dr. Adajar. I highly would recommend him to any friend or family member. Thank you for the 100th time Dr. Adajar for being so amazing. I appreciate you. read more

I first contacted Dr Osipova in late 2017 to consult about recurring hernia issues. She was fantastic during my consult, answering all of my questions, drawing pictures, etc. Dr Osipova suggested I also meet with her partner for a second opinion, Dr. Adajar, who has a different perspective on how to treat hernias. So I made an appointment and did as she advised. Drs Osipova and Adajar were just as fantastic during that consult. I determined I was not going to go forward with surgery right now, but would work on some lifestyle issues to see if that would help. I had blood drawn and Dr Adajar let me know numbers and his recommendations based on my numbers. And then it went downhill. I talked with Dr. Adajar's assistant Michelle, and felt like I was being sold a used car. She wouldn't let me talk, and was just throwing out price tags for consultations that needed to take place, weight loss medicine and vitamins and hormones I needed to buy, etc. When I would try to talk, she wouldn't hear me and I finally just asked her to have Dr. Adajar call me so I could understand what this Xsculpt work was that he does, and talk through what would be the best course of action for me to take next. That request to talk to him was made over a month ago, and I haven't heard from him. I even texted him on his cell, since he used that form of communication with me after my blood test results were in. I got no response. The experience started out great, but then turned into something I didn't understand. And I am left with a bill to pay for the bloodwork and no course of action to take that you usually work out with a medical professional. I wanted to let others know about my experience here so they could take it into account if they decided to visit this office. read more

I had to have an emergency gallbladder removal this past monday and what went from being a really terrible experience immediately became better when I was placed in the care of Dr. Adajar. I checked in at Advocate Masonic's ER after my primary care physician talked down to me, told me to go home and "deal with it" and that "no one would ever operate on me". I was in unbelievable pain and was terrified. A few hours later I was in the operating room with Dr. Adajar and his amazing team. His team was amazing. Not only were they kind, smart, and thoughtful.. they were hilarious! Honestly, I was so excited to get that thing out of me that the thought of surgery didn't scare me one bit. I had an amazing team and knew I was going to feel better in no time. Dr Adajar and his team put me at ease immediately. I had to stay over night and someone from his team checked in on me what seemed like every hour! They were so attentive! The team answered all of my follow up questions, they were kind to me and my wife, and so respectful of each other and the nursing staff. Once I got home I was in email touch with Dr. Adajar right away. He checked in on me, answered all my questions, and made sure that I was recovering well. It is such an overwhelmingly amazing feeling to know that there is a doctor out there that really cares. read more

I saw Dr. Adajar in May for outpatient surgery. He was awesome. His office/Advocate hospital fit me in for an office appointment within 24 hours, I had surgery about a week later and all was well again in my world. Dr. Adajar explained everything to me in both first and follow up visits - I asked a TON of stupid questions and he patiently answered all of them. He was also very reassuring the day of my surgery - as well as his team of students, nurses, etc. Everyone was so friendly that it really put my nerves at ease. After my surgery, he followed up with a phone call as well as email. Ask yourselves, how many surgeons actually do that? He went above and beyond and definitely had that "personal touch" that Maxwell also said. My recovery was easy and my scars are tiny. He really did a great job! I'm so lucky to have had him as my doctor. read more

Dr. Adajar has performed 3 surgeries for me in the last year to include an emergency appendictomy. He's been incredible. I personally requested him for my last 2 voluntary procedures. He goes above and beyond and pointed out several other issues that could impact my long term health that I doubt would have been addressed by other surgeons. How many of your drs have ever given you their email? He is constantly in contact and available before and after the surgery and instills a great deal of confidence at a time that can be very traumatic. He and his staff are the consummate professionals. Although I am moving out of the country, I would come back to Chicago for surgery should the need arise in the future. If there were 10 stars, that's what I would rate him! read more

Oh my Gallbladder, why do you do this to me?!? After discovering I had a major gallstone, my PCP referred me to Dr. Adajar, who I had already heard of and was very pleased to be referred to. From the moment he walked into the exam room, I knew if I needed surgery, this is the guy I wanted operating on me. He walked in and sat right next to us on the chairs and explained everything in a super easy way. He worked with my work schedule and the staff were super easy to communicate with via email. Overall, thanks Dr. Adajar for making my surgery as painless as possible in every sense of the word! read more

Over the years I have developed an umbilical hernia that I finally realized I needed taking care of and my Personal Doctor recommended Dr. Adajar. I am happy he did. I went in for a consultation in early January and did not have to wait to long before he came to talk to me. He was very personable and down to earth. He told me exactly what would need to be done and said he could do it for me if I wanted. He gave me a brochure talking about himself, his experience and his practice. He also said to phone or e-mail him at anytime and he would get back with me as soon as possible. This he always did within a twelve hour period anytime I had a question about the upcoming surgery or post-op questions. I then would sit with his Aunt who took care of all the insurance matters and all surgery scheduling and they went out of their way to set the day of the surgery on the day I asked for. I was given ample instructions to know what was needed of me up until the day of surgery such as diet concerns or certain medications I could not take. On the day of the surgery March 5th. I was taken to Illinois Masonic and went through pre-op routines and then taken to wait for surgery. The nurses and residents all were very nice and considerate and even Dr. Adajar stopped by to say hi and see how I was doing as he came into the hospital still carrying his own backpack. The guy always has a smile on his face and that puts you more at ease. I was taken into surgery and a masked was placed over my face and within a few minutes I was asleep and before you know it being woken up. All was done and went very well. I now was officially in post-op where all my needs were attended to including making sure I did not experience more pain than I could handle. I was probably in post op for maybe an hour then I was released and told to call or e-mail with any concerns. I did a follow up with him at his office eleven days later and he took the time to make sure my work knew that would need extra time off to recover. I am very glad that I was able to get a Doctor as committed to his patients as Dr. Adajar and his exceptional and very professional staff. read more

I had to go into the ER about a week ago for a horrible pain in my abdomen. I had already known that there was a possibility that I would have have to get my gallbladder removed based on a previous ultrasound that found multiple gallstones so walking into the ER I knew what was wrong. Once I told the doctors exactly what was going on I mentioned to them that I had an appointment with Dr. Adajar to talk about getting my gallbladder removed and the doctors instantly had Dr. Adajar's team assess me. Once everyone had explained the procedure to me and let me know, in detail, what was going to happen I felt very comfortable with my decision to remove my gallbladder. But the most comfort came after speaking to Dr. Adajar. He was completely sympathetic for what I was going through and did a great job putting me at ease answering any and all questions that I had. The day of the surgery everyone that was going to be in the OR with me was extremely polite and they all introduced themselves to me. They all did their best to help me relax and feel at ease with everything that was going on. Their patient care was WONDERFUL!!! They really did everything they could to make me and everyone around me to feel comfortable. If I ever know of anyone else who may need a general surgery I would definitely recommend Dr. Adajar and his team! They were GREAT!!! read more

Dr. Adajar deserves a ten star rating out of five. One of the most compassionate, intelligent, accessible doctor's I've ever encountered. He could be the poster child for bedside manner. He not only is 24/7 accessible to all your questions, he was even making me laugh and kept me calm before my surgery. I couldn't speak more highly of this doctor. God forbid you need surgery, you couldn't be in safer hands. One of the best doctors I've ever had. I highly recommend him! Words are not enough in expressing my gratitude, but Thank You Dr. Adajar! Your Tops in my list. read more

I went to Dr. Adajar when I was told I had gallstones. The wait in his office is very reasonable and not very long. Dr. Adajar came in and said to call him "Marc," which I thought was a really nice touch. I really liked his bedside manner. He's very personable and real. He is not a robot. I had my gallbladder out a month later. I like that Dr. Adajar encourages e-mailing him and he always responded very quickly to any e-mail correspondence. It was so much preferable to calling an office and leaving a message with a secretary. The surgery went well and I couldn't really have asked for a better physician. I feel so much better afterwards and I really liked that Dr. Adajar was so available to me. I would highly recommend! read more

Today my friend and partner had an umbilical hernia repaired by Dr Adajar. I had the same surgery and a gall bladder remove in November. Dr Adajar is the best doctor I have ever encountered too bad other doctors could not learn how to treat patients from this wonderful doctor. Dr Adajar and his team are friendly, compassionate very professional with a warm and kind touch. Felt today and the day I had surgery we were in the best hands of any doctor that a patient could rely on to do a perfect operation. My after surgery was painless and so far my friends is the same. The best surgeon in Chicago a wonderful person read more

I recently had a small procedure by Dr. Adajar and was so pleased with the whole process. He's down to earth and exhibits great bedside manner. As a medical professional, I recommend him highly. read more

Dr. Adajar and his team were great. Very informative and reassuring throughout the entire process. Very skilled and professional, while not losing that "human touch" I had a wonderful experience with them and I would be highly recommend them to anyone!!! Thanks guys! :) read more

Best doctor I have ever encountered. He removed my gallbladder and was warm, friendly, intelligent, and communicative. Made me feel at ease every step of the way and answered all of my questions without talking down to me, as a lot of other doctors often do. He's just an all around great guy, and I am glad I was referred to him as my surgeon. read more

I first went to see Dr. Adajar to get an opinion about a recurrent hernia. I was pretty leery of surgeons in general after my first hernia repair surgery had failed, and my initial plan was to get a few different surgeons' opinions and then decide where to have the surgery re-done. But, after one consult with Dr. Adajar, I felt lucky to have met him and was very confident having him perform my surgery. It is apparent that Dr. Adajar really cares about service to his patients and his community. He is the most personable surgeon I have ever met (and I've taken my son to quite a few!). He is so smart and easy to talk to. He gives honest answers to all questions and really wants you to ask any questions you may have. He even asked that I email him several times after the surgery to review how I was recovering! I was also very impressed with his thoughtful technical recommendations (why he prefers laporoscopic surgery, pros/cons of lancing seromas, etc.). Dr. Adajar and his staff far, as well as the nursing team at St Joseph, exceeded my highest expectations. The office staff at Precision Surgical Group were very polite and easy to talk to. The surgical nurses were also very kind and went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable before and after surgery (extra blankets, snacks, etc.!). While of course the best case would be not to need surgery at all, I will definitely return to Dr. Adajar's office should I ever need surgery in the future. read more

Dr. Adajar removed a growth from the back of my head. He and his staff were entirely professional and thorough in their work. They set up a clear follow-up schedule and instructions about my recovery process. He has been open with his scheduling and has an excellent bedside manner. read more

Dr. Adajar and his team are some of the nicest doctors and professionals I have met and worked with. I am the type of person who looks up my doctors before going to see them and I found not a bad word about Dr. Adajar. The positive reviews are absolutely spot on. Everyone was friendly and helpful at all times and worked to ensure I understand all aspects of the procedure I needed. Everything was quick and painless. The day of my procedure (at St. Joseph) he and his assistant made me feel comfortable and safe the entire time. I was awake for my procedure and we were even cracking jokes as they worked on me. The entire experience was a positive one and while I hope I do not have to go back, I am happy to call Dr. Adajar my doctor and would go back to him in a heartbeat. read more

I'm surprised I have not written a review before. I've had 3-4 surgeries with Marc (and one with Maria) they are both very good doctors. I'm not sure what makes a surgeon good from a technical aspect, but I am alive so they meet that criteria. The best thing about the practice is that you feel like family and never like a number. Plus, they are down to earth...and Marc is just a super cool guy. They will always be my go to place if I need any surgery. read more

I met for a consultation with Dr. Adajar in May, 2016 in regards to my hemorrhoids. He was very up front regarding the recovery time and pain I could expect if I decided to have a hemorrhoidectomy (removal of the pesky hemorrhoids). I appreciated his honest and open opinion that he didn't find the surgery completely necessary but he left the decision for me to make, which I appreciated it as he had provided me all of the information I would need to make an informed decision. I decided to wait until November, 2016 to go ahead and have the procedure done. The surgery occurred at Presence Health - St. Joseph's hospital. The unit where the surgery (out patient) was done is new and very nice. I can't speak enough praise regarding the nurses, anesthesiologist, and Dr. Adajar. After the procedure, Dr. Adajar emailed me throughout the next two weeks continually checking up to ensure I was doing well and answering all of my pesky questions. All in all, Dr. Adajar and his team were professional yet made me feel comfortable and at ease for a slightly embarrassing health issue I have been dealing with the past few years. The recovery has gone much better than I (and Dr. Adajar) had anticipated! I am sure this is due to Dr. Adajar doing an excellent job during the procedure, as well as following his recovery regime outlined for me. I couldn't be more happy with Dr. Adajar, his team, and his choice of utilizing Presence Health - St. Joseph's! read more

My primary physician referred me to Dr. Adajar, so I was confident going in. But the experience turned out better than expected from beginning to end/ How often can you say that about a medical experience!? I had a large, painful, abscessed cycst. Dr. Adajar removed it quickly and skillfully. He explained how to dress the wound and patiently answered my questions. That was just the beginning of the good experience. Over the next week and a half there were a few times that I was concerned about whether it was healing properly (it required active participation from me in dressing the wound properly every day). Dr. Adajar had provided his email address, so I queried him several times. He always answered promptly, sometimes within the hour. He asked me to email photos of the wound, and he was able to assure me that it was healing extremely well. I'm almost fully healed. I couldn't be happier with Dr. Adajar's skills -- both in medicine and communication. read more

Dr. Adajar removed a rather large cyst from my leg earlier this month. He was professional, humorous and inspired confidence when first meeting him as well as the day of the surgery. I was impressed... they wanted me at the hospital at 9 for a 10:00 surgery. I got there at 8:30 (figured I could do some reading) and they had me in and out and back in my vehicle by 9:30. It was a great experience. Dr. Adajar is very good to following up with my emailed questions and check-ins. Highly recommend his services if you need someone to cut into you. read more

I was referred to Dr Adajar from my PCP for a inguinal hernia. It took Dr Adajar about 3 seconds to diagnose my inguinal as well as an additional umbilical hernia just by looking at me without even touching, if that gives you an idea of how good of a physician he is. Dr Adajar was very receptive to my concerns of being a first time surgery patient. He explained how the procedure would go and at the procedure itself he made me and my parents feel very comfortable. I had some recovery concerns afterwards and Dr Adajar responded to my inquiries extremely fast and genuinely cared about my concerns. Dr Adajar also works with local residents so he is clearly giving back to the community from which he came. Great guy. Great doctor. Fully recommended. -Satisfied and fully-recovered patient read more

Dr. Adajar did a minor surgery for my mom and it was an such a smooth experience. We were all very nervous and his staff helped put us at ease, they were all wonderful! The male nurse at the end, that helped with dismissing us and answering our questions was great and funny! Dr. Adajar did a very clean job with the stitches and right away assured us that all was well after the surgery. He also followed up afterwards which was great. He is the only surgeon I recommend! He has a good energy and is very proactive, which are all things I think are important. Dina R. read more

I had a hernia repair surgery done by Marc A Adajar recently. The surgery went very well. What impressed me most was the open availability of Dr Adajar to answer my questions and concerns before and after the surgery. I was very happy that I was able to send email inquiries anytime and get prompt and informative replies rather than having to schedule an appointment. He is very attentive and personally engaged with his patients. While I hope to not need his services again, I would recommend him to anyone and would choose him should I need such a surgery again. Beyond his professional skill, he is positive, good humored and seems to love his work. I wish that all of the medical professionals that I have dealt with were willing to use email as he encouraged me to do. read more

I recently had a surgery performed by Dr. Adajar and had such a wonderful experience. I work in the same hospital and had heard great things about him, but I truly cannot say enough good about him. He is very skilled at what he does, but even more than that, he has the most impeccable bedside manner- and I interact with a lot of doctors! He truly cares about his patients -- he even called me personally the next day to "see how I was feeling." I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Adajar to anyone who wants excellent medical care from a caring surgeon. read more

I saw Dr. Adajar at his office in Thorek Hospital for a herina repair via laparoscopic surgery. His care was very good and he has considerable experience with this procedure. The surgery went well with no complications. One big plus is that he used email to communicate with me. Any issue I had I could email him and get a response, which is really uncommon for most doctors as far as I know. Mostly this was to make sure that little problems were nothing to worry about. read more

Dr. Adajar is truly an amazing surgeon and that does not even begin to describe how amazing he is. He is so professional, genuine, humble, and kind. You can tell my just a glance he has a big heart and enjoys his job. His presence is just calming and sincere. His number one goal is to provide the best surgery and most importantly, make a connection with his patients. Overall, my experience with Dr. Adajar was fantastic and felt lucky to be one of his patients. read more

I was lucky enough to be referred blindly to Dr. Adajar by my gastroenterologist. I have to say, there are not enough positive adjectives in the English language to praise Dr. Adajar and his staff. Kind, caring, warm, friendly and comforting are just the tip of the iceberg. I have seriously never met a more genuine doctor in my 32 years. He's present and he listens...truly listens. He insists on being emailed for follow-up after surgery as a check-in and he responds promptly to any questions or concerns. In an age of depersonalized medicine, Dr. Adajar and his team are bringing human back. His practice is a family-run (his aunt is sweet and hilarious), he has a foundation that helps people who can't afford surgery, his smile will brighten your day and his attitude will set you at ease before and after your procedure. If I ever have to have surgery again, I know exactly who I'm calling. Don't hesitate to call this amazing practice for your surgical needs. read more

Hi all, I am a 34 years old man and it's been two months now since I had an Inguinal Hernia repair procedure done by Dr. Marc Adajar, on the left and right side, at the Swedish Covenant Hospital. The procedure went well and I was back home after three hours. Since then I took it easy and the recovery went well. It was very easy to keep in touch with Dr. Adajar via email. He was checking up on me regularly to see how I was feeling and how the recovery was coming along. After a few weeks, I started easing up into exercising since I like to be active. I took it easy and I have to admit that I felt sore in the area, but that is to be expected after any surgery. At the hospital, everybody was very attentive and overall was a great experience. The only downside from the whole experience was that at the follow-up consultation I had to wait over half an hour to be seen by the doctor( it might have been the front office's fault). In the end, I highly recommend Dr. Marc Adajar, he is a great surgeon, positive, attentive and seem so enjoy his work. read more

Dr. Adajar and his team are the best of the best. I had to have an emergency appendectomy over the weekend and was fortunate enough to have Dr. Adajar on call that night. The second I met him and his wonderful team I was immediately put at ease, all worries and fears evaporated. He is kind, compassionate, helpful, and extremely professional. You can tell he not only really cares, but the surgery went perfectly and I knew the entire time I was in the most capable of hands. He came to check on me himself the morning after my surgery, and has been available immediately via his personal email for any question or concern I may have following the procedure. His team was top- notch, and I wouldn't have wanted any other surgeon or team working on me. I went from being nervous about my emergency procedure to excited (what?!) immediately upon meeting them and knowing I was in their beyond capable hands. If I ever have another medical problem or emergency, I am going to request him/ them without hesitation. Honestly, THE BEST. read more