Dr. Daniel M. Chase

Name: Dr. Daniel M. Chase
Specialty: General Surgery
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital
Locations: Hoopeston, Illinois
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1215255252

About the Doctor

Dr. Daniel M. Chase is a highly regarded general surgeon practicing in Hoopeston, Illinois, affiliated with Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and completed his surgical residency at Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED (2004–2010). With a perfect 5/5 patient rating and the distinction of “Patients’ Top Choice,” Dr. Chase is recognized for making time for patients, listening attentively, and clearly explaining medical conditions and procedures. He accepts new patients and has expertise in colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, gallbladder removal, and mastectomy. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, and more.

• Graduate of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

• Residency in Surgery at Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED 

• Patients’ Top Choice award with 5/5 rating from 23 reviews

• Recognized for excellent communication, follow-up, and time spent with patients

• Accepts new patients

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency – Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Surgery
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Gallbladder disease and gallstones

• Breast conditions requiring mastectomy

• Gastrointestinal polyps and colorectal abnormalities

• Upper digestive tract disorders (e.g., GERD, ulcers, strictures)

• Hernias

• Appendicitis

• Skin and soft tissue lesions requiring excision

Medical Procedures Performed

• Colonoscopy

• Upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)

• Mastectomy (breast surgery)

• Hernia repair

• Appendectomy

• Excision of skin and soft tissue masses

Services Offered

Dr. Daniel M. Chase provides a full spectrum of general surgical services with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and thorough patient education. His practice includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy) as well as common abdominal and breast surgeries. He offers preoperative consultations, surgical planning, and postoperative follow-up care. Patients consistently praise his ability to answer questions clearly, spend adequate time during visits, and provide attentive follow-up. Dr. Chase accepts new patients and works closely with primary care providers to ensure coordinated, compassionate surgical care.

• Comprehensive surgical consultations and second opinions

• Diagnostic colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy

• Minimally invasive gallbladder surgery

• Mastectomy for breast disease

• Hernia evaluation and repair

• Postoperative wound care and recovery management

• Coordination of care with Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital

Accepted Insurances

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

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

• Cigna (PPO)

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

• HCSC (PPO)

• Medica (PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

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

Practice Locations

Address: 701 E Orange St, Hoopeston, IL 60942
Phone: (217) 283-5531

Hospital Affiliations

• Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital – Hoopeston, Illinois