Overview
Gillian Alex is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana.
Dr. Alex is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
701 Superior Ave Ste O, Munster, IN 46321
1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
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. Gillian Alex
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gillian Alex?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gillian Alex by calling their office at 312-942-6642. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gillian Alex a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gillian Alex is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Gillian Alex specialize in?
While Dr. Gillian Alex is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gillian Alex participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gillian Alex has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Gillian Alex's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gillian Alex accept my insurance?
Dr. Gillian Alex accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Celtic. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-6642 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Alex isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung CancerDr. Alex isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Alex isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Alex isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Alex isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Alex isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Alex isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

