Overview
Joel Block is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Block is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Leg or Foot Amputation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel A. Block
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel A. Block?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel A. Block by calling their office at 312-563-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel A. Block a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel A. Block is classified as an Distinguished expert for Fibromyalgia, 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. Joel A. Block specialize in?
While Dr. Joel A. Block is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Joel A. Block participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel A. Block has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Joel A. Block's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel A. Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel A. Block accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-563-2800 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
- Distinguished
- ArthritisDr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Arthritis.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Experienced
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- DermatomyositisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- IgG4-Related DiseaseDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Leg or Foot AmputationDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Leg or Foot Amputation.
- Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)Dr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).
- Lupus NephritisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- MyositisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- PolymyositisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- ScleromaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- VasculitisDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.