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Dr. Gillian Alex, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
5.0 (14)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Gillian Alex, MD

Dr. Gillian Alex, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL. They graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Alex an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Alex works at Practice in Chicago, IL with other offices in New Lenox, IL and Munster, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alex's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Thoracic Surgeons
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 774, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6642
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    Rush University Thoracic Surgeons at Silvercross
    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6642
  3. 3
    M R Olden & Associates LLC
    701 Superior Ave Ste O, Munster, IN 46321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6642
  4. 4
    Rush Thoracic Surgeons - Joliet
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 375, New Lenox, IL 60451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-6642

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  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Silver Cross Hospital

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    About Dr. Gillian Alex, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851730907
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush University Chicago Il
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    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
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    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Gillian Alex, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alex is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alex accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Alex has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Alex. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alex.

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