Overview
Chitaru Kurihara is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Kurihara is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Kurihara 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chitaru Kurihara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chitaru Kurihara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chitaru Kurihara by calling their office at 312-695-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chitaru Kurihara a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chitaru Kurihara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 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. Chitaru Kurihara specialize in?
While Dr. Chitaru Kurihara is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Dextrocardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Chitaru Kurihara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chitaru Kurihara has published 110 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Chitaru Kurihara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chitaru Kurihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitaru Kurihara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-1800 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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- Distinguished
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Kurihara isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- DextrocardiaDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- Dextrocardia with Situs InversusDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.
- EmphysemaDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Kurihara isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.