Summary

Dr. Alan Betensley is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings three decades of experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, followed by residency training at Tulane University in 1999 and fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in 2002. Dr. Betensley communicates with patients in Chinese, English, and Spanish.

Dr. Betensley practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with locations in Chicago and Lake Forest, Illinois. He specializes in treating complex respiratory conditions including bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome and chronic lung disease. His expertise extends to performing bronchoscopy procedures and ordering comprehensive diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to evaluate patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Betensley highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 30 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Alan D. Betensley has 2 locations

Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant

676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 2100Chicago, IL 60611

Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant

1000 N Westmoreland Rd Pavilion B, Level 1Lake Forest, IL 60045

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish
Chicago , ILChicago , ILCHICAGO , ILGLEN ELLYN , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alan D. Betensley

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Alan D. Betensley has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alan D. Betensley has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Resuscitation
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Alan D. Betensley holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of North Carolina Hospitals in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tulane University in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Alan D. Betensley's NPI number is 1548329881.

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