Dr. Babak Mokhlesi, MD

Dr. Babak Mokhlesi specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing three decades of expertise to the treatment of complex respiratory and critical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital. With 32 years of experience in the field, Dr. Mokhlesi provides comprehensive care for patients facing serious lung and breathing disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Mokhlesi maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers in Chicago, including The University of Chicago Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and John H. Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County. His clinical expertise encompasses managing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, as well as treating complex cases involving bowel obstruction. He performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients. Patients have rated Dr. Mokhlesi 4.0 …out of 5 stars for his care.