Husam H. Balkhy
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in IL

Board Certifications

Practicing Since1988
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic

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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

UChicago Medicine River East
355 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
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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163 Total Publications

Robotic Coronary Revascularization: Current Evidence, Training, and Future Directions.
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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

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