Summary

Dr. Lekha Babu specializes in internal medicine and 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 at Cook County Hospital. With 42 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Babu has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions and cancer care. She provides care in English.

Dr. Babu is affiliated with Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and practices in multiple locations across Illinois and Indiana, including Flossmoor and Chicago Heights, Illinois, as well as Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with both general internal medicine needs and specialized cancer treatment. Patients have given Dr. Babu an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her medical expertise and patient care approach.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 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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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Flossmoor , ILChicago , ILBlue Island , ILJoliet , IL
Med School: Government Medical College Kottayam Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
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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

Completed their residency at Cook County Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Government Medical College Kottayam in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Babu's NPI number is 1740384023.

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Dr. Lekha Babu's office is located at 3235 Vollmer Rd Ste 126, Flossmoor, IL, 60422.
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