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Gillian Alex, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Thoracic Surgery Services
Specialty: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Languages:
English
Phone: (312) 942-6642

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Thoracic Surgery
RUSH Thoracic Surgery
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(312) 942-6642
(312) 738-9763
Directions
RUSH Thoracic Surgeons - Joliet
RUSH Thoracic Surgeons - Joliet
1890 Silver Cross Blvd
Pavilion A
Suite 375
New Lenox, IL, 60451

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(312) 942-6642
Directions
RUSH Lung Center – Aurora
RUSH Lung Center – Aurora
2040 Ogden Ave
Suite 304
Aurora, IL, 60504

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(312) 942-6744
(312) 942-6744
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - General Surgery
Rush University Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Clinical Expertise

Esophageal cancer

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-MMAI
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group*
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna HMO One Health
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
ElmCare, LLC*
Essential Health Partners*
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group/dba: AMITA*
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group/Univ of Chicago Health*
Little Company of Mary/ dba: OSF Healthcare*
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc*
Northwest Community Health Partners*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
Physician Care Network*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Pronger-Smith Medical Care*
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization*
Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners*
TriCare-Humana Military
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9
5
A Patient at Rush - Aug 2024
Dr and nurse practitioner were both very informative. I felt like they did their best to understand my health issues and explained what they felt would be a good process to remedy my issues.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
My care provider took all the time to explain aboutMy upcoming surgery. I didn't feel like things were being rushed for me. Everything about my surgeryWas well explained and I was given plenty of timeTo ask the questions.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
Excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Doctor Alex was great, talked to my mother showed her care and concern over her condition
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2024
Very informative and had my needs first
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2024
I have already recommended Dr. Alex and the hospital to many friends.
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2024
Dr. Alex and Alicia Van Slee are a wonderful team. Each one of them listened to all my concerns. Again, I can not say enough good things about them. They helped me so much
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2024
Dr Alex exudes kindness and light. She was quite positive and upbeat. I am grateful that she does not dramatize or minimize my situation. Thank you !
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2024
Care was great.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
All of my encounters with the Dr and staff was excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2023
One of the finest physicians that I have ever had the pleasure to deal with.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
Highly recommend Dr. ALEX and her team.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
I have recommended my dr to a few friends.She's amazing and so is the staff