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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates4400 W. 95th Street, Suite 205, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 map
As a thoracic surgeon in Illinois, Dr. Francis Podbielski is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Francis J. Podbielski is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(708) 346-3287
Address
4400 W. 95th Street, Suite 205, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr. Francis Podbielski graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1990 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Columbus Hospital in Chicago, IL from 1990 to 1995. He then completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago from 1995 to 1997.
Dr. Podbielski has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Specialty
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Podbielski may see patients in Illinois for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Special Interests
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Disorders - Benign
- Esophageal Surgery
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Infections
- Lung Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Columbus Hospital • Chicago, IL
Residency in General Surgery • 1990 - 1995
Fellowship
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University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery Fellowship • 1995 - 1997
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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