Dr. Babak Mokhlesi, MD

Dr. Babak Mokhlesi is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 32 years of experience treating patients with complex lung and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Dr. Mokhlesi speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Mokhlesi practices at several prestigious locations in Chicago, Illinois, including The University of Chicago Medicine and Rush University Medical Center. He specializes in treating serious conditions such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and bowel obstruction. His expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia, an advanced procedure used in critical care situations. Patients have given Dr. Mokhlesi an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in his specialized care.