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Louis W Elkins, MD

Louis W Elkins, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), Surgery
(708) 679-2670
Languages Spoken
English

accepting new patients

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (40 ratings)

Locations

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Franciscan Health Cardiovascular Surgery Olympia Fields

3800 West 203rd Street
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Monday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:30pm
708-679-2670

Franciscan Physician Network Franciscan Medical Pavilion

3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 46360

Franciscan Physician Network Franciscan Medical Pavilion
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Franciscan Health Michigan City

3500 Franciscan Way
Michigan City, IN 46360

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Michigan City
219-879-8511 View Details

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
Tuesday
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Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
708-747-4000 View Details

About Me

Education

Medical School:
University of Arkansas School of Medicine

Residency:
University of Tennessee HSC General Surgery Residency

Fellowship:
Boston University Vascular Surgery Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IL
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • Molina Health
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5

(40 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

22 Reviews

02/24/2026

Very attentive and professional

02/14/2026

The service I received.

02/13/2026

Dr. Elkins is knowledgeable and works well with his patients.

02/09/2026

He is very thorough either his assessments and comments

01/15/2026

Dr. Elkins explained my problem and recommended test in layman terms. He spent time accessing my leg condition. He seemed not to be in a hurry to get through with the visit.

12/25/2025

Patient oriented and great doctor

12/15/2025

Good caring doctor

11/03/2025

Good doctor for procedures performed, poor scheduling

09/24/2025

First visit with Dr. Elkins. He was very aware of my situation and provided a clear explanation of the required follow-up.

09/15/2025

He also did something I wasn't expecting. He actually shook my hand. That blew me away. Personal touch between patient and doctor have almost disappeared. So.etimees that can cement a patient relationship of respect and trust.

08/25/2025

Liked talking with him, he was very interesting.

08/24/2025

Dr Elkins was very polite, professional and friendly putting me at ease regarding my condition.

08/13/2025

Only saw him for a few minutes. But he did take me after it was discovered I had mistakenly canceled that appointment instead of another one.

07/29/2025

He explained things in plain language, gave me my options.

07/27/2025

Dr Elkins was very friendly. He seemed to be very knowledgable. He gave me an accurate description of the state of my heart condition.

07/14/2025

Because he was very patient with me when I asked him question pertaining to my foot.

06/23/2025

Dr. Elkins saw me for the first time and made me feel like he wanted to help me if he can with my current health problem.

06/23/2025

Because he listens to my concerns and tries to work them out. He there for his patients when he’s available. Tries to respond to their needs when possible. He’s worth more than I could afford. Thank the lord for him and his assistance’s help.

05/24/2025

Experience and true concern of your problems.

05/09/2025

He seems to be very competent in his field of practice.

04/26/2025

My treatment is ongoing.

03/09/2025

Compassionate and friendly
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