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Robert Balk, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Pulmonology Services
Specialties: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
Languages:
English

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Critical Care
RUSH Critical Care
1620 W Harrison St
10th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 947-1050
(312) 942-8187
Directions
RUSH Oak Park Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
RUSH Oak Park Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
610 S Maple Ave
Ground Level
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(708) 660-5864
Directions
RUSH Interstitial Lung Disease Program
RUSH Interstitial Lung Disease Program
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(888) 352-7874
Directions
RUSH Lung Center - Oak Park
RUSH Lung Center - Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave
RUSH Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(708) 660-5777
(312) 924-8183
Directions
RUSH Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Chicago
RUSH Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Chicago
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 942-6744
(312) 942-3131
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Education and Training

Trumon Med Center-Univ Morke - Internal Medicine
University of Missouri-Kansas City Affiliated Hospitals
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Pulmonary Disease
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Bronchoscopy
Chest tube placement
Critical care medicine

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Family Health Network (Inactive)
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
5
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
The doctor was very pleasant to talk to and he took the time necessary for me to ask questions and feel confortable.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Excellent
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
I am very pleased with dr balk
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Great
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Very good! EXCELLENT!!!!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
I will Always recommend Rush
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr Balk whose patient I have been fir many years is the very best there is in his field and as a human being. HIs nurse at the clinic was expert and abundantly caring.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Always includes the patient in the plan of care and asks if you have any questions.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
I thought the doctor and resident did a good job of explaining my condition, what the tests that were done today showed, and what they plan to do about it. I felt like they were partners in my health.
4.8
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Great service
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr Balk is vary good