Overview
Husam Balkhy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Balkhy is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Balkhy is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Practicing Since1988. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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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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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, Heart Tumor, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. 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 161 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.
- 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).