Advanced in Achalasia

Dr. Alexandra J. Baumann

Gastroenterology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
14 Years of Experience

Advanced in Achalasia
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Alexandra Baumann is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baumann has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Achalasia.

Graduate Institution
Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012.0
Residency
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
Fellowships
University of Florida
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-5620

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


18 Total Publications

North American Expert Consensus on the Post-procedural Care of Patients After Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy Using a Delphi Process.
North American Expert Consensus on the Post-procedural Care of Patients After Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy Using a Delphi Process.
Journal: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Published: April 26, 2024
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