Dr. Daniel M. Chase

Name: Dr. Daniel M. Chase

Specialty: General Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Affiliation(s): Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, Hoopeston, Illinois

Location (City/State): Hoopeston, Illinois

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1215255252

About the Doctor

Dr. Daniel M. Chase is a highly regarded and patient-acclaimed general surgeon based in Hoopeston, Illinois, with extensive clinical experience in general surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, and abdominal surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, one of Illinois’s most respected and well-established medical schools, and completed his surgical residency at Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED from 2004 to 2010, receiving comprehensive training in a wide range of general and abdominal surgical procedures. Dr. Chase currently practices at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, located at 701 E Orange St, Hoopeston, Illinois, where he is the primary general surgeon serving the local and surrounding community. He holds an active Illinois State Medical License through 2026 and accepts a broad range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, Molina, and United Healthcare. Dr. Chase has demonstrated high treatment volumes compared to the Illinois state average in colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and gallbladder removal, reflecting his considerable expertise and experience in these procedures. He has received a perfect 5 out of 5 patient experience rating and multiple patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, and Clearly Explains, making him one of the most trusted and well-regarded surgeons in the region. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Extensive experience in general surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• MD from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
• Surgical residency at Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED (2004 to 2010)
• High treatment volumes in colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and gallbladder removal
• Perfect 5/5 patient experience rating with multiple patient awards
• Primary general surgeon at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital
• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, Molina, and United Healthcare
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
• Residency – Surgery, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED (2004 to 2010)
• Fellowship/Additional Training – Not listed in available source data

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Chase diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of surgical and gastrointestinal conditions requiring operative and non-operative management in adult patients.

• Gallbladder disease and gallstones requiring cholecystectomy
• Colon polyps and colorectal conditions
• Upper gastrointestinal disorders and lesions
• Appendicitis and appendix conditions
• Hernia including inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernias
• Breast conditions requiring mastectomy or surgical evaluation
• Abdominal pain requiring surgical evaluation
• Bowel obstruction and intestinal disorders
• Soft tissue masses and skin lesions requiring excision
• Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers
• Colorectal cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Liver, pancreas, and biliary tract conditions
• Wound care and post-surgical complications
• Acute abdominal surgical emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Chase is trained and experienced in a comprehensive range of general surgical and gastrointestinal procedures, with particularly high procedure volumes in several key areas compared to the Illinois state average.

• Colonoscopy and colon cancer screening
• Upper GI Endoscopy and gastrointestinal evaluation
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
• Mastectomy and breast surgical procedures
• Appendectomy
• Hernia repair surgery
• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Bowel resection and intestinal surgery
• Soft tissue mass and skin lesion excision
• Gastrointestinal bleeding evaluation and management
• Abdominal exploratory surgery
• Wound care and surgical site management
• Surgical consultations and pre-operative evaluations
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Services Offered

Dr. Daniel M. Chase offers a comprehensive and highly trusted range of general surgical services at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, providing the local and surrounding community with access to expert surgical care across a broad spectrum of abdominal, gastrointestinal, and soft tissue conditions. As the primary general surgeon at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, Dr. Chase plays a vital and central role in delivering surgical care to patients in this community, ensuring that residents have access to high-quality, experienced surgical services close to home.

His gastrointestinal endoscopy services are among his most frequently performed and highly regarded offerings. Dr. Chase performs colonoscopies for colon cancer screening, polyp detection, and the evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms, with treatment volumes that are high compared to the Illinois state average. He also performs upper GI endoscopy procedures for the visualization and evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine, helping to diagnose conditions such as ulcers, reflux disease, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

His gallbladder surgery services include laparoscopic cholecystectomy for the removal of the gallbladder in patients with gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, or other gallbladder conditions. This minimally invasive approach offers patients a faster recovery, less post-operative pain, and smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. Dr. Chase’s high treatment volumes in gallbladder removal reflect his extensive experience and technical proficiency in this procedure.

In the area of breast surgery, Dr. Chase performs mastectomy procedures for patients diagnosed with breast cancer or those at high risk who require surgical intervention. He also offers hernia repair surgery for patients with inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional hernias, providing both minimally invasive and open surgical options depending on the patient’s specific anatomy and clinical needs.

• Colonoscopy and colon cancer screening
• Upper GI endoscopy and gastrointestinal evaluation
• Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
• Mastectomy and breast surgical procedures
• Hernia repair surgery
• Appendectomy
• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Bowel resection and intestinal surgery
• Soft tissue mass and skin lesion excision
• Gastrointestinal bleeding evaluation and management
• Abdominal exploratory and emergency surgery
• Wound care and surgical site management
• Pre-operative surgical consultations and evaluations
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Molina – HMO, Medicare
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Chase’s office directly at (217) 283-5531 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital Address: 701 E Orange St, Hoopeston, IL 60942 Phone: (217) 283-5531

Hospital Affiliations

• Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, Hoopeston, Illinois (current)
• Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED (former – Surgery Residency, 2004 to 2010)