
Overview
Francis Podbielski is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Harvey, Illinois.
Dr. Podbielski is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Dr. Podbielski is board certified in Surgery Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1 Ingalls Dr., Harvey, IL 60426
1600 Torrence Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409
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. Francis Podbielski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Podbielski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Podbielski by calling their office at 855-403-0653. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Podbielski a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Podbielski is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Francis Podbielski specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Podbielski is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Francis Podbielski participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis Podbielski has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Podbielski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis Podbielski accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Podbielski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-403-0653 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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- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- CostochondritisDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about Costochondritis.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Podbielski isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- AppendectomyDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Podbielski isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.

