Christopher M. Straus
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Christopher M. Straus

Radiology
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
6
conditions
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Christopher Straus is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Straus is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

Dr. Straus is board certified in 1998, Diagnostic Radiology, and Practicing Since. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Straus is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in IL

Board Certifications

1998
Diagnostic Radiology
Practicing Since

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Community Hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English
French
Mandarin
Turkish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Locations

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Straus 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

73 Total Publications

Professionalism in the New Era.
Professionalism in the New Era.
Journal: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR
Published: December 24, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher M. Straus

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Is Dr. Christopher M. Straus a top-rated expert for Mesothelioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher M. Straus is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mesothelioma, 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. Christopher M. Straus specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher M. Straus is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Mesothelioma, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. Christopher M. Straus participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher M. Straus has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mesothelioma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher M. Straus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher M. Straus accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher M. Straus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-385-6907 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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