Christopher T. Salerno
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

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.

Dr. Salerno is board certified in Practicing Since1992 and Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Salerno is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IL

Board Certifications

Practicing Since1992
Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Minnesota Health

Hospital Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

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
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

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

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.


4 Clinical Trials

Heart Expand Continued Access Protocol
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78 Total Publications

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

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher T. 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 T. Salerno specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher T. 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 T. Salerno participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher T. Salerno has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher T. 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 T. Salerno accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher T. Salerno accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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