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 locations

Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park

5721 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

Dr. Lucille Anita Lester

5841 S Maryland Ave Rm C411Chicago, IL 60637

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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 , ILAlgonquin , ILFranklin , TNFranklin , 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

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lucille Anita Lester has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lucille Anita Lester has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Pulmonology
  • Ventricular Septal Defects

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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