About James Boffa, MD

James Frank Boffa, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides surgical care for a broad range of abdominal and soft tissue conditions. He treats issues such as colon cancer, biliary disease, hernias and trauma-related injuries. His expertise includes minimally invasive and open procedures like laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, abdominal hernia repair and splenectomy. Dr. Boffa is experienced in delivering comprehensive surgical care with a focus on optimizing recovery.

Overview

  • Gender Male

Conditions treated (3)

  • Gallbladder disease
  • Hernias
  • Skin and soft tissue issues

Procedures performed (3)

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Hernia repairs
  • Skin cysts and lipomas removal

Treatments offered (1)

  • Wound care
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800
Evanston, IL 60201-1780
(847) 570-1700 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900
Skokie, IL 60076-5085
(847) 570-1700 Get directions
Medical School
  • 1988
    Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Residencies
  • 1996
    General Surgery
    University of Illinois at Chicago, Office of the Registrar
Board certifications
  • 1998
    Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
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Reviews (30)
February 18, 2026
Dr. Boffa and his staff are compassionate, kind, patient and responded quickly to the complex situation that resulted from the surgery.
February 18, 2026
Excellent on all fronts
February 11, 2026
Dr. Boffa is very professional and accommodating. I'm glad I choose him to be my provider
February 7, 2026
Dr. Boffa is knowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. I felt well cared for from start to finish. Excellent doctor and great office staff. Highly recommend.
January 17, 2026
He was very nice,made me feel comfortable from the post surgery until the follow up .Great Doctor.
December 19, 2025
Dr. Boffa was very nice. Answered all my questions and seemed extremely knowledgeable!!
December 12, 2025
Sometimes you just know you're in good hands. That's how I felt during my first appointment. Dr. Boffa lived up to my expectations.
November 26, 2025
Dr Boffa and his staff were great. Very compassionate, helpful and thoughtful.
October 21, 2025
Nice persons
September 12, 2025
Dr Boffo was very helpful .
August 29, 2025
He was very nice.
August 2, 2025
My care provider made sure I understood the problem, how it would be addressed and what to expect in recovery.
July 24, 2025
Dr Boffa was great. He went slowly and made me feel comfortable about the procedure I needed and completely answered all questions. Thank you Dr. Boffa.
July 9, 2025
Very satisfied with the service and excellent doctors.
July 2, 2025
Considerate & professional
June 21, 2025
Vary Professional
June 20, 2025
Very welcoming and accommodating to my schedules!
May 27, 2025
Dr. Boffa provided me with all the information I needed. I didn't have to wait long for my appointment.
April 30, 2025
Dr Boffa, very profit, answered all my questions, without rushing
April 25, 2025
Dr Boffa was very patient and compassionate. He listened to my issues and addressed them in a kind manner, the first physician to listen and validate what questions I have been presenting for years.
April 3, 2025
A helpful and compassionate provider
March 26, 2025
Excellent care provider
March 16, 2025
Dr Boffa was very informative and easy to talk to. I appreciated his sincerity and professional advice.
March 7, 2025
Appreciated Dr Boffa's taking time to explain my diagnosis and surgical treatment very clearly and professionally.
March 6, 2025
Skilled care
March 5, 2025
My experience with Dr. Boffa's office was excellent.Trying to schedule as a new patient for Primary Care, however; is next to impossible. Including calls being dropped while on hold.
February 14, 2025
Dr. Boffa is clearly very knowledgable and experienced. He communicates very clearly and answered my questions very directly and left me feeling very confident about working with him.
February 7, 2025
Dr Boffa was genial, kind, and went out of his way to be informative regarding my situation and condition.
February 6, 2025
He seemed nice enough, and knowledgeable. Very brief and to-the-point. Perhaps could have been a little more sensitive to realize that I was clearly nervous. His female assistant was very kind. They didn't make me wait at all which I appreciated. But a little more compassionate bedside manner from the doctor would have been nice. He has no way of knowing this but I am a single mom with almost zero support system and having a health issue was very scary for me. I didn't realize it was minor - I had no idea.
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January 18, 2025
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Boffa
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