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Dr. Robert Balk, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 69
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Dr. Robert Balk, MD is a Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Robert Balk, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 69
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Robert Balk, MD is a Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Robert Balk, MD is a Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL and has 46 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 1978 and completed a residency at University Mo-Kc Affil Hosps.They currently practice at Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. Dr. Balk has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balk received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Balk is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Central Cyanosis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Empyema
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Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 54, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6744

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Dr.Balk is a superb person and doctor.
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Mo-Kc Affil Hosps
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University AR
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Balk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balk's profile.

Dr. Robert Balk, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields.

Yes, Dr. Robert Balk, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

    20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL