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Robert Balk, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Pulmonology Services
Specialties: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
Languages:
English
Phone: (312) 947-1050

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Critical Care
RUSH Critical Care
1620 W Harrison St
10th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60612

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(312) 947-1050
(312) 942-8187
Directions
RUSH Oak Park Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
RUSH Oak Park Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
610 S Maple Ave
Ground Level
Oak Park, IL, 60304

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(708) 660-5864
Directions
RUSH Interstitial Lung Disease Program
RUSH Interstitial Lung Disease Program
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(888) 352-7874
Directions
RUSH Lung Center - Oak Park
RUSH Lung Center - Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave
RUSH Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

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(708) 660-5777
(312) 924-8183
Directions
RUSH Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Chicago
RUSH Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Chicago
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(312) 942-6744
(312) 942-3131
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Credentials

Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Education and Training

University of Missouri-Kansas City Affiliated Hospitals
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medic - Internal Medicine
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences - Pulmonary Disease
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Bronchoscopy
Chest tube placement
Critical care medicine

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.

Professor
View Dr. Balk, MD's Academic Profile
View Dr. Balk, MD's Publications

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 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*
Family Health Network (Inactive)
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*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
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 explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
Dr. Balk is the ideal physician, and It Is a privilege to be in his care. In addition to his vast knowledge, he is an excellent listener who is very kind, thorough, compassionate, and thoughtful. I was very concerned and frightened about the unknowns that lie ahead; however, he inspired confidence in me as he unveiled a comprehensive health care plan. I am grateful to him beyond measure.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
Dr Balk was excellent. Listened to all my issue and made recommendations. Compassionate and caring. I really connected with Dr Balk.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jul 2024
Dr. Balk is excellent.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jun 2024
Communications and interpersonal skills were excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2024
Dr Balk is always very well prepared and is always engaging.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2024
The doctor was very pleasant to talk to and he took the time necessary for me to ask questions and feel confortable.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Excellent
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
As I stated before I am very pleased with dr balk
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Dr Balk is an amazing provider and after many years he still cares about his patients overall well being. Great Service Provider!
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2024
Dr. Balk took the time to explain and answered many questions. I appreciated his willingness to review past history from other facilities
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2023
Great
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2023
Very good! EXCELLENT!!!!
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
I will Always recommend Rush
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2023
Dr Balk whose patient I have been fir many years is the very best there is in his field and as a human being. HIs nurse at the clinic was expert and abundantly caring.