
Overview
Husam Balkhy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Balkhy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Balkhy is board certified in Practicing Since1988 and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 163 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Balkhy is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
355 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Husam H. Balkhy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Husam H. Balkhy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Husam H. Balkhy by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Husam H. 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 H. 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 H. Balkhy specialize in?
While Dr. Husam H. Balkhy is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Husam H. Balkhy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Husam H. Balkhy has published 163 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Husam H. 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 H. Balkhy accept my insurance?
Dr. Husam H. Balkhy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 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.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- EndoscopyDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Balkhy isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Collapsed LungDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Heart TransplantDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- NecrosisDr. Balkhy isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

