Katherine Su, MD
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Katherine Su, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Surgery
4.8
(149)
53 Reviews
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Office(s) in Glenview, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Chicago

About Katherine Su, MD

Katherine Su, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive robotic techniques to treat conditions of the lungs, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum. She focuses on lung and esophagus-preserving approaches to cancer care and leads a collaborative surgical team dedicated to optimizing outcomes and recovery. Dr. Su’s expertise in robotic thoracic surgery allows her to provide precise, patient-centered care that supports healing and improves quality of life.

Care philosophy

I treat my patients the way I would treat my family. My inspiration for becoming a surgeon came from a loved one’s hospital experience, and I carry that perspective with me in every patient interaction. My goal is to help each person feel more at ease, even when facing a difficult diagnosis. I believe patients should receive exceptional care supported by clear communication and guidance throughout treatment.

Overview

  • Languages Mandarin, Taiwanese
  • Gender Female
  • Personal interests Travel, Music

Conditions treated (8)

  • Lung cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Paraesophageal hernia
  • Mediastinal tumors
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
  • Disorders of the Diaphragm
  • Pectus excavatum
  • Slipping Rib Syndrome

Procedures performed (8)

  • Robotic Lung Surgery
  • Robotic Esophageal Surgery
  • Robotic Mediastinal Surgery
  • Robotic First Rib Resection
  • Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
  • Minimal Invasive Nuss Procedure
  • Bronchoscopy/Robotic Bronchoscopy
  • Upper endoscopy (EGD)

Medical School
  • 2014
    Rush Medical College of Rush University
Residencies
  • 2019
    General Surgery
    Indiana University Medical Center
Fellowships
  • 2021
    Thoracic Surgery
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Board certifications
  • 2019
    Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
  • 2022
    Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Professional title
  •  
    Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

4.8
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Reviews (53)
April 30, 2026
Dr. Su is a very serious doctor. She explains everything and gets right to the point. I really liked her honesty and expertise.
April 29, 2026
[...] the scheduler is so friendly and accommodating. After meeting Dr. Su, I know that I am in good hands!
April 24, 2026
Dr. Su was very nice, explained everything, and seemed extremely knowledgeable.
April 23, 2026
Very clear information. Listened to my concerns. Felt very comfortable with the whole visit
April 23, 2026
Dr. A very professional and caring doctor. Dr. Su explained how the surgery would go, what to expect very thoroughly. I was very impressed with her as my surgeon for my impending surgery.
April 22, 2026
Dr. Su is a calm presence in the office setting as she was in the operating room of September/October of 2024.She is thoughtful, answering my questions with authority and a friendly manner.I am pleased that she was my surgeon and that she continues to engage with me.
April 22, 2026
Dr. Su, the Nurses and other staff members are terrific. They are courteous, informative and thorough. Overall a very good experience. Dr.Su is very clear and relatable.
April 15, 2026
My procedure went smoothly, thanks to a wonderful team of caregivers.
March 18, 2026
Excellent
March 13, 2026
Everyone I had contact or interactions with, treated me very respectfully as well as my husband. They let ask question without the hurry. That's important.
March 11, 2026
The doctor including her team was kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Su took the time to listen, and answered all my questions.
March 8, 2026
Great easy to talk to gave informative options
March 3, 2026
Dr Su was confident and very knowledgeable. She was able to see me quickly and as I was referred to her for a surgical procedure was happy she suggested a scan first before jumping right to surgery.
February 24, 2026
Doctor was great
February 18, 2026
She was thorough in her answers but seemed to lack understanding of a patient's feelings and needs
No rating
February 7, 2026
EXPLAINED MY DIAGNOSIS AND CARE PLAN SO I COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING ON. FEEL CONFIDENT IN HER CARE.
February 5, 2026
Dr Su is an incredible communicator and a wonderful surgeon. She and her staff have expertly navigated me through surgery and recovery.
January 31, 2026
Well reasoned, calm advice. Very good consultation.
January 21, 2026
She made me feel like everything is going to Allright!
January 5, 2026
Mere words cannot express my gratitude or appreciation for the care I received from Dr. Katherine Su and her colleagues at Evanston Hospital. At every stage of my treatment she, her staff and colleagues at Evanston Hospital exceeded my expectations.
December 23, 2025
Dr. Su went over my reports and explain everything so that I was reassured about my condition.
December 6, 2025
Went for a follow up appointment with Dr. Su […] . She's always on time for the appointment and will answer any questions if needed.
December 4, 2025
Confident and competent. Listened and answered questions.
November 15, 2025
Very caring explained things in detail. Gave options
November 1, 2025
Dr. Su has an extremely kind and direct way of delivering different information. She instills confidence in her medical knowledge and ability.
October 30, 2025
Dr. Su is the best! She is professional, friendly, explains everything clearly, and has an excellent staff.
October 25, 2025
I got excellent, care with Dr. Su.
September 3, 2025
Excellent care
August 29, 2025
Was very happy
August 27, 2025
Extremely talented physician who shares her knowledge with her patients.
August 27, 2025
The best Dr and surgeon on behave of the Kellogg Cancer Center
August 27, 2025
Excellent care and communication.
August 23, 2025
I love Dr. Su. She's very caring and explains everything.
August 9, 2025
My daughter had emergency surgery. Dr. Su and her team were beyond amazing from start to finish. I can't thank them enough for the amazing care she received.
August 4, 2025
Dr Su is excellent when communicating and providing care.
July 22, 2025
Excellent service.
July 8, 2025
I was pleased with the time she took in explaining everything to me and the way she made me feel that she was giving me all her attention.
June 22, 2025
Dr. Su is great
May 19, 2025
Very easy to understand and work with
May 19, 2025
Dr. Su care about the patient and gave sufficient support to improve the patient's health
May 4, 2025
Dr Su is amazing. Patient kind and knowledgeable.
April 25, 2025
Dr Catherine Su accommodated me properly and with utmost care and professionalism. Properly explained procedure and disease diagnosis.
April 24, 2025
Very caring and informed me about the surgery completely. Very transparent about the positives and problems with the surgery. She received positive comments from a large number of previous patients
April 5, 2025
Thank you Dr Su
March 27, 2025
Very professional and explained everything thiroughly
February 26, 2025
Excellent Dr. And care.
February 26, 2025
Dr. Su was a pleasant surprise. I was extremely anxious. Her pleasant, calm and friendly manner, put me at ease. She showed us a screen with my lungs and gave understandable detail regarding what was the problem and how it would be solved. I left feeling very confident in her expertise.
February 26, 2025
Dr. Su and her staff are caring and professional. Dr. Su always explains everything in a way a non doctor can understand.
February 12, 2025
Dr Su is good. I have confidence that she'll take care of my lung health.
January 23, 2025
Knowledgeable, compassionate and patient
January 21, 2025
Dr. Su and the other doctor that assisted were excellent (I'm sorry I didn't catch is name.) Very kind, excellent communicators. I felt I received good instruction and that I was In good hands. Nurse good too.
January 11, 2025
Caring, explained concerns well. Appreciate getting in so quickly after diagnosis.
January 9, 2025
Dr Su was polite informative. Abd answered all our questions

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