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Summary
Dr. Gillian Alex is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. With 13 years of experience in surgery, she specializes in complex procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. Her dual specialty training allows her to treat a comprehensive range of conditions affecting the thoracic cavity and cardiovascular system.
Dr. Alex practices at Rush University Medical Center and Franciscan Health Munster, with locations in Chicago, New Lenox, and Aurora, Illinois. She treats patients with pulmonary nodules, tobacco use disorder, and thyroid conditions. Her surgical expertise includes bronchoscopy for lung examination, pleurodesis to treat fluid buildup around the lungs, and thoracoscopy for minimally invasive chest procedures.
Dr. Alex practices at Rush University Medical Center and Franciscan Health Munster, with locations in Chicago, New Lenox, and Aurora, Illinois. She treats patients with pulmonary nodules, tobacco use disorder, and thyroid conditions. Her surgical expertise includes bronchoscopy for lung examination, pleurodesis to treat fluid buildup around the lungs, and thoracoscopy for minimally invasive chest procedures.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Gillian C. Alex has 3 locationsRush Thoracic Surgery - Chicago Rubschlager Building
1520 W Harrison St # 6Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: (312) 942-6642
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Rush Thoracic Surgery - New Lenox
1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 375New Lenox, IL 60451 Tel: (312) 942-6642
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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish | Speaks Russian, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Chicago , IL | Bettendorf , IA |
| Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: China Medical University | Med School: China Medical University | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gillian C. Alex
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Medical Specialties
Gillian C. Alex has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Gillian C. Alex has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Gillian C. Alex holds an expired medical license in the states of Illinois and Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 2013.
NPI Number
Gillian C. Alex's NPI number is 1851730907.
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- Gillian Alex is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, and Franciscan Health Munster.
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