Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas

Gastroenterology
John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Oscar Rivas-Chicas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Rivas-Chicas is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

John H. Stroger JR. Hospital of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Rivas-Chicas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Total Publications

Unusual Presentation of an Esophagopleural Fistula in a Patient With Severe Esophagitis: Blunt Trauma or Iatrogenic?
Unusual Presentation of an Esophagopleural Fistula in a Patient With Severe Esophagitis: Blunt Trauma or Iatrogenic?
Journal: ACG case reports journal
Published: March 31, 2019
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259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
 (3.5 miles away)
312-695-5620
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas

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Is Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas specialize in?

While Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Cholestasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas accept my insurance?

Dr. Oscar A. Rivas-Chicas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-864-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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