Summary

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

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 includes performing bronchoscopy procedures and ordering comprehensive diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels. Patients rate Dr. Betensley 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

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

Office Locations

Dr. 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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Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Chicago , ILSalem , MAChicago , ILBoston , MA
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Med School: Masarykova Univerzita Lekarska Fakulta Med School: Dniepropetrovsk Medical Academy Of Health Ministry Of Ukraine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Alan D. Betensley has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of North Carolina Hospitals2002

Residency

Tulane University1999

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Alan Betensley affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Betensley is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Alan Betensley's office located?
Dr. Alan Betensley's office is located at 676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 2100, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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