Summary

Dr. Michael Liptay is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. With 38 years of experience in surgery, he focuses on complex procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. Dr. Liptay speaks both English and Spanish to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Liptay practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients across multiple locations in Skokie, Chicago, New Lenox, Olympia Fields, Aurora, and Munster, Indiana. He specializes in treating serious lung conditions including pulmonary nodules and lung cancer. His expertise includes performing CT scans of the chest and chest fluoroscopy to diagnose and monitor these conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael J. Liptay has 6 locations

Rush Thoracic Surgeons - Skokie

9669 Kenton Ave Ste 604Skokie, IL 60076

Rush Thoracic Surgery

1520 W Harrison St # 6Chicago, IL 60607

Rush Thoracic Surgeons - Joliet

1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 375New Lenox, IL 60451

Rush Thoracic Surgeons - Olympia Fields

3900 W 203rd StOlympia Fields, IL 60461

Rush Lung Center - Aurora

2040 Ogden AveAurora, IL 60504

Rush Thoracic Surgeons - Munster

9200 Calumet Ave Ste E107Munster, IN 46321

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Dr. Michael J. Liptay, MDDr. Di Fan, MDDr. George Eugene Cimochowski, MDDr. Roque F Pifarre, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
38 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Russian
Skokie , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: China Medical University Med School: Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael J. Liptay

  • Aetna
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael J. Liptay has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael J. Liptay has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cancer
  • Clinical Research
  • Cough
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Cancer (Pleural Neoplasms)
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Michael Liptay speak?
Dr. Michael Liptay speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Liptay affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Liptay is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

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