Paul R. Balash
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Paul R. Balash

General Surgery
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group General Surgery
4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
On Staff At
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
7
conditions
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group General Surgery
4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
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Overview

Paul Balash is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Balash has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year
2009
Residency
Rush University Medical Center, General Surgery
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Loyola University Medical Center, Critical Care (Surgery)
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Advocate Medical Group General Surgery
4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Call: 708-346-4055
Other Locations
Advocate Medical Group General Surgery
Tinley Park, IL 60487

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

Insurance status and outcomes in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Insurance status and outcomes in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Journal: Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques
Published: October 03, 2014
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