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Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD
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Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD
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Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 62
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Balkhy graduated from King Abdulaziz U, Jeddah in 1987 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Balkhy currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Balkhy has experience treating conditions like Mitral Valve Disease and Mitral Valve Regurgitation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Balkhy received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Balkhy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Balkhy also speaks Arabic. Dr. Balkhy is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Defect Repair
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
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    Choice Plus POS
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  • Curative PPO Plus
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    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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Jul 28, 2023
Outstanding care during my entire experience. Robotically-assisted bypass surgery went so well I only needed to stay ONE NIGHT. I felt good enough to leave the hospital 24 hours after surgery. A few weeks later, I now feel great.
SL — Jul 28, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • King Abdulaziz U, Jeddah
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Lahey Clinic Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Balkhy's profile.

Dr. Balkhy frequently treats the following conditions: Mitral Valve Disease and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Husam Balkhy, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL