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Summary
Dr. Chitaru Kurihara treats interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and iron deficiency anemia as a thoracic surgeon. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital, and sees patients in Chicago, Lake Forest, and Palos Heights, Illinois.
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Quick Facts
- 1 specialty
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Chitaru Kurihara has 6 locationsThoracic Oncology at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, 17th FloorChicago, IL 60611Thoracic Oncology at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 2140Chicago, IL 60611Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD | Dr. Di Fan, MD | Dr. Rajesh Babu Sekar, PhD | Dr. Darren Sloan Bryan, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 12 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish | |||
| Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: China Medical University | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chitaru Kurihara
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Chitaru Kurihara has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
Dr. Chitaru Kurihara 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.
NPI Number
Dr. Kurihara's NPI number is 1689115909.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Chitaru Kurihara affiliated with?
- Dr. Chitaru Kurihara is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Womens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Chitaru Kurihara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Chitaru Kurihara has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Chitaru Kurihara accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Chitaru Kurihara accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Chitaru Kurihara's office located?
- Dr. Chitaru Kurihara's office is located at 676 N St Clair St Arkes Pavilion, Ste 650, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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