Dr. Farnaz N. Moazzam

About the Doctor

Dr. Farnaz N. Moazzam is a general surgeon in Canton, Illinois, affiliated with Carle Pekin Hospital and Mason District Hospital. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed her residency in Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center (1997–2003). She also holds a BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, and French from Washington University (1988–1992). Dr. Moazzam has been in practice for more than 20 years. Her areas of expertise include mastectomy, colonoscopy, colon removal, groin hernia surgery, and gallbladder removal. She accepts new patients and has a patient rating of 4/5 based on 21 reviews, with patients recommending her care. She accepts Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and other major insurance plans.

• Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

• Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Surgery (1997–2003)

• Additional Education: BA, Chemistry/Biochemistry/Psychology/French, Washington University (1988–1992)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Patient Award: Patients Recommend

• Expertise Areas: Mastectomy, colonoscopy, colon removal, groin hernia surgery, gallbladder removal

• Practice Setting: Outpatient and inpatient surgical care at Pekin Prohealth Inc and affiliated hospitals

Education & Training

Medical School – Emory University School of Medicine
Residency – Loyola University Medical Center, Surgery (1997–2003)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified
Undergraduate – Washington University, BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology, French (1988–1992)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Breast cancer and benign breast disease

• Colorectal cancer and polyps

• Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis)

• Hernias (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, incisional)

• Appendicitis

• Diverticulitis

• Colon polyps (precancerous)

• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis) – surgical management

• Benign anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas)

• Skin and soft tissue masses (lipomas, cysts, abscesses)

• Thyroid and parathyroid disease

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – surgical options

Medical Procedures Performed

• Mastectomy (partial, total, or modified radical) – area of expertise

• Colonoscopy – area of expertise

• Colectomy (colon removal – partial or total) – area of expertise

• Inguinal hernia repair (open or laparoscopic) – area of expertise

• Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal – laparoscopic or open) – area of expertise

• Appendectomy

• Excisional biopsy of breast or soft tissue masses

• Lymph node biopsy (sentinel node or axillary dissection)

• Hemorrhoidectomy and treatment of anorectal conditions

• Incision and drainage of abscesses

• Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for abdominal conditions

• Umbilical and ventral hernia repair

• Small bowel resection

• Skin lesion excision

Services Offered

Dr. Moazzam provides a full range of general surgical services, with special expertise in breast surgery, colorectal procedures, hernia repair, and gallbladder removal. Her practice emphasizes both open and minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy, to reduce recovery time and postoperative pain. She performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening and polyp removal. Dr. Moazzam also manages surgical oncology cases, including mastectomy for breast cancer and colectomy for colon cancer. She offers comprehensive preoperative evaluation, patient education, and attentive postoperative follow-up. Patients appreciate her responsiveness, the time she spends with them, and her clear communication regarding surgical options and expected outcomes.

• Breast surgery – Diagnostic breast biopsy (core, excisional), lumpectomy (breast-conserving surgery), mastectomy (total or modified radical), sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary dissection, management of benign breast conditions (fibroadenomas, cysts, infections)

• Colorectal surgery – Colonoscopy for screening, diagnosis, and polypectomy; colectomy (partial or total) for cancer, diverticulitis, or inflammatory bowel disease; low anterior resection; abdominoperineal resection; treatment of colon obstruction or perforation

• Hernia surgery – Open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, ventral and incisional hernia repair, complex or recurrent hernias

• Gallbladder and biliary surgery – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open cholecystectomy, intraoperative cholangiogram, common bile duct exploration

• Minimally invasive surgery – Laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic hernia repair, diagnostic laparoscopy

• Gastrointestinal surgery – Appendectomy, small bowel resection, treatment of bowel obstructions, repair of perforated viscus

• Anorectal surgery – Hemorrhoidectomy, excision of anal fissure or fistula, treatment of perirectal abscess

• Soft tissue and skin surgery – Excision of lipomas, cysts, skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma), abscess drainage, wound debridement

• Thyroid/parathyroid surgery – Thyroid lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy (if offered – verify with office)

• Preoperative and postoperative care – Comprehensive surgical risk assessment, medication management (e.g., anticoagulation bridging), postoperative wound care, pain management, follow-up surveillance

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Also accepts Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 180 S Main Street, # I, Canton, IL 61520
Phone: (309) 647-0201

Hospital Affiliations

• Carle Pekin Hospital – Pekin, Illinois

• Mason District Hospital – Havana, Illinois