Overview
Robert Balk is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Cystic Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1520 W Harrison St Fl 6, Chicago, IL 60607
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.
3 Clinical Trials
University Of Chicago Medical Center
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UChicago Medicine Physicians
D. Kyle Hogarth, MD, is an expert in pulmonary diseases. He is also involved with the minimally invasive diagnosis, management, staging and treatment of lung cancer through bronchoscopy. Dr. Hogarth was one of the first doctors in Illinois to work with the superDimension system — an electromagnetic navigation system that uses 3-D imaging technology to detect and biopsy nodules and masses. He was the first physician in the region to utilize the Auris Monarch platform, a robotic bronchoscope that allows deeper access to the lung without surgery. He uses endobronchial ultrasound to biopsy lymph nodes, place stents in cancerous airways, and perform all other minimally invasive techniques to help patients with lung cancer. He sees patients in clinic on Fridays. Dr. Kyle-Hogarth is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Sarcoidosis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Balk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Balk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Balk by calling their office at 312-942-6744. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Balk a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Balk is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pneumonia, 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. Robert Balk specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Balk is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Cystic Fibrosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Robert Balk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Balk has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Balk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Balk accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Balk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-6744 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
- PneumoniaDr. Balk isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Balk isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Balk isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Balk isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Balk isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Balk isAdvanced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Balk isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- BronchiectasisDr. Balk isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Balk isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Balk isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Balk isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)