Justin M. Karush
Experienced in Collapsed Lung

Dr. Justin M. Karush

Thoracic Surgery
Northwestern Medical Group
12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, 
Palos Heights, IL 
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Experienced in Collapsed Lung
Northwestern Medical Group
12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, 
Palos Heights, IL 
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Overview

Justin Karush is a Thoracic Surgeon in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Karush has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Collapsed Lung.

Graduate Institution
New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008.0
Residency
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IL
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery (Certified)
Fellowships
Rush University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Palos Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Call: 630-933-4056

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Karush has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Esophageal Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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.

15 Total Publications

Low-Dose Computed Tomography Scan Features Are Associated With Annual Risk of Hospitalization.
Low-Dose Computed Tomography Scan Features Are Associated With Annual Risk of Hospitalization.
Journal: Annals of thoracic surgery short reports
Published: June 20, 2023
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