Dr. Francis Podbielski, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Oak Lawn, IL and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from Nwu Fienberg Sch Of Med in 1990 and specializes in thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates, S.C.
4400 W 95th St Ste 205
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 346-4044
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Empyema
very high
more than 99% of peers
Port Placements or Replacements
very high
more than 95% of peers
Tracheal Surgery
high
more than 88% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Oncology
2 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
89 Conditions Treated
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- All Lymphoma
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Tumor
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Stricture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Hypercoagulable State
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Kidney Cancer
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukocytosis
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Meningiomas
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Multiple Myeloma
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Purpura
- Reticulosarcoma
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombosis
- Urinary Disorders
- Vascular Disease
Less
30 Procedures
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Esophageal Stenting
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Esophagomyotomy
- Esophagoscopy
- Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Lobectomy, Open
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Removal, Open
- Lung Resection
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Tracheal Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Illinois.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of ChicagoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1984
- Nwu Fienberg Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1990
- Columbus HospInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- Columbus HospResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- University Of Illinois At Chicago Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Podbielski has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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