About Thomas Pae, MD

Thomas H. Pae, MD, a general surgeon at Endeavor Health, provides surgical care for a wide range of conditions. With over two decades of experience, he performs procedures using evidence-based techniques and collaborates closely with care teams to support recovery and long-term outcomes.

Overview

  • Languages Korean
  • Gender Male

Procedures performed (2)

  • DaVinci robotic surgery
  • Dialysis Access surgery- Fistulas and peritoneal dialysis catheters insertion
Endeavor Health Medical Group
880 W. Central Rd., Suite 5000
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2355
Medical School
  • 1998
    University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Medical School
Residencies
  • 2003
    General Surgery
    Hospital of St. Raphael
Board certifications
  • 2004
    Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Reviews (75)
January 30, 2026
The staffs are friendly and cooperating
January 15, 2026
Dr Pae was phenomenal. He explains everything so clearly and keeps you updated on what he is doing and what needs to be done. He is extremely patient.
January 15, 2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Pae. I felt like he took a real interest in my concerns. I definitely highly recommend him.
January 12, 2026
Very satisfied
January 4, 2026
Excellent service provided by entire staff.
December 24, 2025
Very professional, very patient and takes time to talk and explain, empathetic, caring and concerned. Great team leader leading a top notch team.
December 22, 2025
Dr Pae is always very patient w [...]. He explains everything to her and then repeats it, if she seems like she didn't understand. We are so happy that he is her surgeon!!
December 21, 2025
Great Doctor
December 19, 2025
Service is always excellent and facilities very clean and orderly.
December 18, 2025
Dr. Pae was caring & informative. He answered all questions including an upcoming gallbladder procedure.
December 12, 2025
Every person I encounter was kind and caring
December 12, 2025
I love Dr. Pae. What else can I possibly say!
December 5, 2025
Absolutely the best
December 5, 2025
Dr. Pae was very thorough, he explained everything to my understanding and was very reassuring.
November 24, 2025
Very professional and well trained staff.
November 22, 2025
Dr Pae had a full schedule but he was so nice to add me to his busy schedule. His Nurse [...] was patient & kind listening to my health issues.
November 21, 2025
I liked very much. Very personable and very expert
November 10, 2025
Always very kind and runs on time.
November 3, 2025
Dr Pae is wonderful. He explains everything thoroughly so that we understand what will occur during the surgery and then in the follow-up after surgery.
October 26, 2025
They answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable the entire time Overall, very good experience.
October 25, 2025
Very good
October 24, 2025
Dr Pae was very considerate in dealing with my health situation and very trustworthy.
October 21, 2025
Dr. Pae and his team are outstanding.
October 18, 2025
Very excellent
October 6, 2025
Very good
October 4, 2025
Dr Pae is awesome!
September 29, 2025
I actually received a call asking if I could come early for my appointment and that worked for me so I did. Nice that they called to ask
September 23, 2025
Dr Pae is so kind and compassionate.
September 22, 2025
Dr. Pae and his staff are excellent!
September 18, 2025
Wonderful individual
September 16, 2025
Always excellent care.Answers all questions Takes time with me . I'm very comfortable with this practice.
September 10, 2025
Dr. Pae is very thorough, professional, informative and I never feel that our time is rushed during our consultations.
August 28, 2025
I received excellent care for a surgery and follow up.
August 17, 2025
This was my first appointment and exam with Dr. Pae. He was very nice in explaining my problem and my surgery options.
August 4, 2025
Very good
August 4, 2025
She was very attentive and thorough. Explained chart graphs and told me to call/come back with any concerns.
July 29, 2025
I always feel comfortable and well taken care of.
July 26, 2025
Very easy visit
July 13, 2025
Dr Pae is gentle & kind. I was lucky he happened to be the one on call at hospital.
July 12, 2025
Dr Pae was honest and very knowledgeable.He explained in great detail what he thought was going on.
July 2, 2025
Dr. Thomas Pae achieve a successful balance of professional and personal attention to the patient.
June 29, 2025
Dr.Pae was very nice. He explained the procedure I was going to have. Showed us an ultrasound and what options were available. He was extremely thorough.He answered any and all questions we had.
June 16, 2025
Very happy with Dr Pae at our conference about my upcoming surgery.
June 14, 2025
Excellent team
June 2, 2025
Excellent care throughout
May 30, 2025
Professional & empathetic
May 24, 2025
Great communication but felt rushed. Advocate helped fill in what I may have missed. Questions and concerns addressed appropriately.
May 9, 2025
Always get excellent care
April 28, 2025
Dr. Pae was very caring and took the time to answer all my questions. I never felt rushed and felt I was being taken care of completely
April 27, 2025
Excellent.
April 21, 2025
Dr PAE IS AN EXCELLENT SURGEON
April 14, 2025
Excellent experience
April 12, 2025
Excellent care and very professional staff
April 12, 2025
Very curteous and professional.
April 12, 2025
I felt very well informed and at ease through out the entire process
April 11, 2025
Awesome and explained everything thoroughly and made me feel comfortable about the procedure I needed to have done
April 7, 2025
The entire team, before-after-during, surgery put me at ease, cared for me with the utmost expertise and made sure I wad comfortable. Dr Pae is a wonderful surgeon who takes his time explaining the entire process and came highly recommended by a former nurse at NCH.
April 7, 2025
I love the doctors I have.
April 5, 2025
Dr. Pae is an outstanding surgeon.
March 25, 2025
Very helpful
March 11, 2025
Felt very safe and well taken care of very welcoming nurses.
March 2, 2025
It was wonderful
March 1, 2025
The best.
February 19, 2025
Professional. - kind- friendly honest - great sense of humor
February 16, 2025
Dr. Pae is a wonderful surgeon. He is professional and yet friendly. He makes an effort to connect to you. This allows a trust to be made. He cares about you. He makes sure all your questions are answered. I highly recommend him.
February 16, 2025
Dr Pae was compassionate and thorough. He explained my exam results thoroughly and reviewed options. He also said he would and did communicate with my other doctor.
February 15, 2025
Dr. Pae is a TOP DOC in my book! Always thorough, knowledgable and ever so kind.
February 12, 2025
He's an excellent surgeon.
February 7, 2025
The doctor was very kind Answered all my questions and took time to explain anything I askedWould highly recommend him.
February 3, 2025
I saw Dr. Pae. He was very thorough, explained everything well and took time to discuss my health concerns. Recommended appropriate next steps.
February 3, 2025
Very sensitive to my questions and provided complete and informative answers.receptionsi
February 2, 2025
Very courteous,thorough and willing to listen and answer questions.
January 13, 2025
Dr Pae is the best surgeon I have ever had. He is kind, caring and compassionate when speaking with you.
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January 11, 2025
Answered my questions and explained things clearly.
January 5, 2025
Dr. Pae definitely goes the extra mile for you. He really explained everything thoroughly without being condescending. Above all, he LISTENS to the patient's concerns.
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