Overview
Husam Balkhy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balkhy is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5841 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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Husam Balkhy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Husam Balkhy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Husam Balkhy 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. Husam Balkhy a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Husam Balkhy is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Husam Balkhy specialize in?
While Dr. Husam Balkhy is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Tumor, and Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Husam Balkhy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Husam Balkhy has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Husam Balkhy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Husam Balkhy accept my insurance?
Dr. Husam Balkhy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. 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
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
- Elite
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Balkhy isElite. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Distinguished
- Heart TumorDr. Balkhy isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- EndoscopyDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Collapsed LungDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Heart TransplantDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).