Summary

Dr. Lekha Babu is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in oncology, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Government Medical College Kottayam and completed her residency training at Cook County Hospital. With 42 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Babu has developed deep knowledge in both general internal medicine and cancer care. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Babu is affiliated with Health Olympia Field and sees patients in Flossmoor, Illinois. Her expertise includes treating chronic lung conditions and bronchitis, as well as managing complex wound care such as pressure sores. She performs diagnostic imaging with CT scans and provides cancer treatment through external beam radiation therapy. Patients consistently rate Dr. Babu highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cook County Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Lekha Babu has 4 locations

Babu Lekha Office

3235 Vollmer Rd Ste 126Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Emergency Medicine Physicians

1423 Chicago RdChicago Heights, IL 60411
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461

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3.5 
42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Flossmoor , ILMaywood , ILBlue Island , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Government Medical College Kottayam Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lekha Babu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lekha Babu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lekha Babu has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cook County Hospital

Medical School

Government Medical College KottayamGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Lekha Babu speak?
Dr. Lekha Babu speaks English.
Where is Dr. Lekha Babu's office located?
Dr. Lekha Babu's office is located at 3235 Vollmer Rd Ste 126, Flossmoor, IL, 60422.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lekha Babu affiliated with?
Dr. Lekha Babu is affiliated with Olympia Fields Hospital.
Does Dr. Lekha Babu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Lekha Babu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lekha Babu?
You can find contact information for Dr. Lekha Babu here on Vitals.

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