Summary

Dr. Francis Podbielski specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and related structures. They earned their medical degree from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and completed residency training at Columbus Hospital. With 36 years of experience in the field, Dr. Podbielski brings extensive expertise to patient care. They are fluent in Polish, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Podbielski practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Oak Lawn, Hinsdale, and Chicago Ridge, and maintains an affiliation with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale. They treat patients with collapsed lungs, fluid around the lungs, and broken ribs. Dr. Podbielski performs chest imaging studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions. Patients have rated them 4.2 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 36 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Polish, Spanish, English
  • Columbus Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Francis J Podbielski has 3 locations

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates

4400 W 95th St Ste 205Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Francis J Podbielski Md

10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 101Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryInternal Medicine
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4.2 
36 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Russian
Oak Lawn , ILChicago , ILOak Lawn , ILEvanston , IL
Med School: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: China Medical University Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis J Podbielski

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francis J Podbielski has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francis J Podbielski has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Diseases
  • Pleural Empyema
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Columbus Hospital

Medical School

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Francis Podbielski's office is located at 4400 W 95th St Ste 205, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453.
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