Overview
Joel Block is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Block has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Block
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Block?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel 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 Block a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel 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 Block specialize in?
While Dr. Joel 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 Block participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Block has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibromyalgia. You can view a list of Dr. Joel 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 Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel 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).
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
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- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
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- 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.