Kinga S. Olortegui

Overview

Kinga Olortegui is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Encopresis, Crohn's Disease, and Bowel Incontinence.

Dr. Olortegui is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and Practicing Since2012. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Olortegui is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in IL

Board Certifications

Colon And Rectal Surgery
Practicing Since2012

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English
Polish
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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 Total Publications

Staging Considerations for the Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui

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Is Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui a top-rated expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, 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. Kinga S. Olortegui specialize in?

While Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Encopresis, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui accept my insurance?

Dr. Kinga S. Olortegui accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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