Dr. Richard Cockrum
Surgeon & Clinical Assistant Professor (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) · Northshore University Healthsystem
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Dr. Richard Cockrum is a Surgeon & Clinical Assistant Professor (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), currently affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem, based in Chicago, IL. As a surgeon, Dr. Cockrum contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago, IL. Dr. Cockrum holds academic credentials, including Doctor Of Medicine and Bachelors, from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University Kanpur and The University Of Alabama. Core competencies include Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Research, Leadership, Healthcare. Northshore University Healthsystem operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chicago, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Richard Cockrum is one of them.
- 519 Surgeons are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 1,245 contacts at Northshore University Healthsystem are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Surgeon compensation in IL: $380,000 – $800,000 (median $555,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Surgeons in IL: Northshore University Healthsystem (20), Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (15), Springfield Clinic (12).
- 4% of Surgeons in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 71% of Surgeons in IL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Surgeon
Healthcare professionals with Surgeon expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Richard Cockrum is based in Chicago, IL. They are currently affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem.
Dr. Richard Cockrum specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Surgeon & Clinical Assistant Professor (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine).
Dr. Richard Cockrum currently works at Northshore University Healthsystem.
Dr. Richard Cockrum attended Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University Kanpur and The University Of Alabama.
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Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Surgeons in IL typically earn $380,000 to $800,000 annually, with a median of $555,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.