Dr. Farnaz N. Moazzam

Name: Dr. Farnaz N. Moazzam, MD

Specialty: General Surgery

Subspecialties: Breast Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Minimally Invasive

Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: board certification is not listed in the provided profile

Affiliation(s): Carle Pekin Hospital, Mason District Hospital

Location: Canton, Illinois

Languages Spoken: Spanish, Farsi, French, English

Accepting New Patients: Yes, online appointment booking is shown; patients should confirm directly with the office

NPI Number: 1487669735

Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile

About the Doctor

Dr. Farnaz N. Moazzam is a general surgeon who provides surgical care for conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, colon, rectum, gallbladder, and other soft tissues. General surgeons diagnose and treat damaged, diseased, or abnormal tissue through surgical and minimally invasive procedures when appropriate.

She practices in Canton, Illinois, and is affiliated with Carle Pekin Hospital and Mason District Hospital. Her profile lists subspecialty interests in breast surgery, colon and rectal surgery, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive surgery. Patients may see her for surgical consultations, colonoscopy, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, breast-related procedures, and other general surgery needs.

Key profile highlights include:

• More than 21 years of medical experience
• Specialty focus in general surgery
• Subspecialty experience in breast surgery and colon and rectal surgery
• Experience with surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery
• Expertise in colonoscopy, groin hernia surgery, gallbladder removal, mastectomy, and colon removal
• Affiliated with Carle Pekin Hospital and Mason District Hospital
• Accepting new patients
• 4 out of 5 patient rating listed on the profile
• Speaks Spanish, Farsi, French, and English

Education & Training

Dr. Moazzam’s education and training include medical school, surgical residency, and undergraduate education.

• Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
• Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Surgery, 1997–2003
• Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile
• Undergraduate Education: Washington University, BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, and French, 1988–1992
• Illinois Medical License: Active through 2026
• Florida Medical License: Active through 2025

Medical Conditions Treated

As a general surgeon, Dr. Moazzam may treat conditions that require surgical evaluation or procedures. Her profile highlights expertise in colonoscopy, hernia surgery, gallbladder removal, mastectomy, and colon removal.

Common conditions and surgical concerns may include:

• Gallbladder disease
• Gallstones
• Groin hernia
• Inguinal hernia
• Colon abnormalities
• Colon polyps
• Breast disease
• Breast cancer-related surgical concerns
• Conditions requiring mastectomy
• Abdominal pain requiring surgical review
• Colon and rectal conditions
• Soft tissue masses or lumps
• Surgical oncology concerns
• Digestive tract surgical problems
• Conditions requiring minimally invasive surgery

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Moazzam’s profile highlights several surgical and diagnostic procedures. General surgeons often perform procedures to repair, remove, or evaluate diseased tissue.

Common procedures and treatments may include:

• Colonoscopy
• Groin hernia surgery
• Inguinal hernia repair
• Gallbladder removal
• Cholecystectomy
• Mastectomy
• Colon removal
• General surgery consultation
• Breast surgery consultation
• Colon and rectal surgery evaluation
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Surgical oncology evaluation
• Abdominal surgery consultation
• Pre-surgical and post-surgical follow-up care

Services Offered

Dr. Moazzam provides general surgery services for patients who need evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, or follow-up care. Her practice may include consultations for abdominal, breast, gallbladder, hernia, colon, and cancer-related surgical concerns. She may also help patients understand whether surgery is needed, what type of procedure may be appropriate, and how to prepare for recovery.

Services may include:

• General surgery consultations
• Colonoscopy services
• Hernia evaluation and repair
• Gallbladder disease evaluation
• Gallbladder removal surgery
• Breast surgery consultation
• Mastectomy-related surgical care
• Colon and rectal surgery consultation
• Surgical oncology consultation
• Minimally invasive surgery evaluation
• Preoperative planning
• Postoperative follow-up care
• Review of diagnostic results
• Referrals or coordination with other specialists when needed

Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, telehealth availability, appointment openings, referral requirements, and insurance participation.

Accepted Insurances

The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Cigna
• Elevance
• Humana
• Molina
• Regence Health Plans
• United Healthcare
• Medicaid

Accepted plan types listed include:

• EPO
• HMO
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• POS
• PPO

Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment or procedure.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 180 S Main St, # I, Canton, IL 61520

Practice Name: Pekin Prohealth Inc

Phone: (309) 647-0201

Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Moazzam is affiliated with:

• Carle Pekin Hospital, Pekin, IL
• Mason District Hospital, Havana, IL