Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
Office
5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 5B, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Christopher Salerno is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Salerno is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IL

Hospital Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE PDP
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 5B, Chicago, IL 60637
Other Locations
Office
10590 N Meridian St Ste 105, Carmel, IN 46290

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Heart Expand Continued Access Protocol
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Salerno

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Salerno?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Salerno by calling their office at 773-702-2500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Salerno a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

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

While Dr. Christopher Salerno is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Infective Endocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Christopher Salerno participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Salerno has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Salerno's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher Salerno accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Salerno accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-702-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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