Saint Anthony Welcomes Dr. Seferino Farias, General Surgeon

CROWN POINT - Seferino Farias, MD, FACS, general surgeon, has joined the staff of Saint Anthony Medical Center. The Chicago native, who resides in Crown Point, is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

He began practicing in 2000 as a general surgeon, after completing his medical education, internship and residency at the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago, where he likewise completed a general surgery fellowship.

Farias, who also is fluent in Spanish, is accomplished in all aspects of general surgical oncology.
“I am a patient-focused physician. In addition to treating patients, I am a believer in educating patients about their health. I feel patients should be empowered to make the best possible decisions regarding their health,” Farias said. “My strategic goal is to be available for my patients 24/7 and render the best surgical care possible.”

Farias, who also is a major in the U.S. Army Reserves, served with Operation Iraqi Freedom from February through May 2003. He taught a combat casualty course and received the Army Education Service Medal.

He is affiliated with numerous associations and societies, including the American Association of General Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Shock Society, Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Association for Surgery of Trauma.

Farias also has authored numerous papers in the areas of heart disease and trauma cases.

Effective Oct. 1, Farias will be located at Franciscan Physician Network at Franciscan Point, Saint Anthony’s new outpatient health complex at 12800 Mississippi Parkway (along U.S. 231, about one-half mile east of Interstate 65).

Appointments may be made by calling (219) 663-7000.