4.9
9 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ankit Bharat specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing over two decades of expertise to complex chest and heart procedures. He completed his medical education at Christian Medical College Vellore before pursuing advanced training through his residency at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium in 2011, followed by a fellowship at the same prestigious institution in 2013. With 23 years of experience in surgical care, Dr. Bharat is fluent in Tamil and Hindi.
Dr. Bharat practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at multiple Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute locations throughout Chicago and surrounding areas, including Huntley, Palos Heights, and McHenry. He focuses on treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures and coordinating pathology testing to guide treatment decisions. Patients consistently rate …Dr. Bharat highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Bharat practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at multiple Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute locations throughout Chicago and surrounding areas, including Huntley, Palos Heights, and McHenry. He focuses on treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His surgical expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures and coordinating pathology testing to guide treatment decisions. Patients consistently rate …Dr. Bharat highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Tamil, Hindi
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Ankit Bharat has 4 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 2140Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 695-1800
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
10350 Haligus Rd Ste CHuntley, IL 60142 Tel: (312) 695-1800
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204Palos Heights, IL 60463 Tel: (312) 695-1800
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste B301McHenry, IL 60050 Tel: (312) 695-1800
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| Ankit Bharat, MD | Dr. Di Fan, MD | Dr. Shou-Ren Shih | Dr. Walter Lee Barker, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 23 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 68 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Tamil, Hindi | Speaks Spanish, Russian | ||
| Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | CHICAGO , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Christian Medical College Vellore | Med School: China Medical University | Med School: Tongji Medical University | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Ankit Bharat
Medical Specialties
Ankit Bharat has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Ankit Bharat has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Ankit Bharat holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium in 2013.
Residency
Completed their residency at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium in 2011.
Medical School
Graduated from Christian Medical College Vellore in 2003.
NPI Number
Ankit Bharat's NPI number is 1003852419.
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