
Overview
Richard Fantus is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hypothermia, Delirium, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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. Richard J. Fantus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Fantus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard J. Fantus by calling their office at 773-296-5073. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard J. Fantus a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard J. Fantus is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Richard J. Fantus specialize in?
While Dr. Richard J. Fantus is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hypothermia, and Prostatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard J. Fantus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard J. Fantus has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard J. Fantus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard J. Fantus accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard J. Fantus accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-296-5073 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
- Experienced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- ConcussionDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- HypothermiaDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Hypothermia.
- NephrectomyDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- OrchiectomyDr. Fantus isExperienced. Learn about Orchiectomy.


