Dr. Russell Whitehead

Otolaryngology
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
Chicago, IL 
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Russell Whitehead is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Hearing Loss, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612

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.

13 Total Publications

Impact of Topical Levofloxacin Rinses on Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Impact of Topical Levofloxacin Rinses on Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Journal: American journal of rhinology & allergy
Published: December 16, 2025
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Is Dr. Russell Whitehead a top-rated expert for Sinusitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Russell Whitehead is classified as an Experienced expert for Sinusitis, 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. Russell Whitehead specialize in?

While Dr. Russell Whitehead is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Nasal Polyps. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Russell Whitehead participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Russell Whitehead has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sinusitis. You can view a list of Dr. Russell Whitehead's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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