Francis Podbielski
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

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.

Residency

Columbus Hospital

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IL

Board Certifications

Surgery Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Illinois Medical Center Chicago

Hospital Affiliations

Community Physician

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • 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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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 at Ingalls Harvey
1 Ingalls Dr., Harvey, IL 60426
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Calumet City
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.


19 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis Podbielski

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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

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