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Summary
Lucille A. Lester, MD, a highly regarded clinician and pediatric pulmonary specialist, has been listed as one of the "Top Doctors in Chicago" by Chicago magazine. She is recognized for her extensive knowledge of pulmonary diseases in children, including asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF).Dr. Lester is director of the University of Chicago Cystic Fibrosis Center. In addition, she has written dozens of clinical articles and book chapters on lung conditions affecting children. She has also collaborated on research on new treatments for CF lung disease and on the genetics of asthma, and has presented at numerous national medical conferences.
Quick Facts
- 54 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Lucille Anita Lester has 3 locationsUchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park
5721 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 54 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | |
| Chicago , IL | Algonquin , IL | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lucille Anita Lester
Medical Specialties
Dr. Lucille Anita Lester has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lucille Anita Lester has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972
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- Dr. Lucille Lester's office is located at 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637.
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