Overview
Robert Kushner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kushner has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Robert F. Kushner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert F. Kushner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert F. Kushner by calling their office at 312-695-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert F. Kushner a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert F. Kushner is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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 F. Kushner specialize in?
While Dr. Robert F. Kushner is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Robert F. Kushner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert F. Kushner has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Robert F. Kushner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert F. Kushner accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert F. Kushner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-2300 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
- Elite
- ObesityDr. Kushner isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Distinguished
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kushner isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Kushner isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Kushner isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Experienced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastrostomyDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- MalnutritionDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Kushner isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.