Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
Expertise in
9
conditions
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Bridget Whitehead is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Whitehead is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Hepatoblastoma, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in IL

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Whitehead 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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

Outcomes in pediatric recipients of ABO-incompatible liver transplants: An analysis of the SPLIT Registry.
Outcomes in pediatric recipients of ABO-incompatible liver transplants: An analysis of the SPLIT Registry.
Journal: Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
Published: November 24, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead by calling their office at 312-227-4200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead is classified as an Distinguished expert for Biliary Atresia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead specialize in?

While Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, and Hepatoblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead accept my insurance?

Dr. Bridget A. Whitehead accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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