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Justin Karush, DO

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RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Thoracic Surgery Services
Specialties: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Surgery
Languages:
English

Locations & Appointments

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

(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

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

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

Credentials

Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Education and Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Conso - General Surgery
Rush University Medical Center - Cardiothoracic Surgery
NY College of Osteopathic Medical

Clinical Expertise

Cancer surgery
Carcinoid tumor
Chest tumors
Chest wall reconstruction
Esophageal cancer
Esophagectomy
Fungal infection
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Lung cancer
Lung disease
Mediastinal tumors
Neuroendocrine tumor
Nissen fundoplication
Pleurodesis
Robotic surgery
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracoscopic surgery
Tuberculosis
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

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 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)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Indiana Health Network (Inactive)
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
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 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
5
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
5
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
5
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
Always a good experience with Dr. Karush and his team.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Comfortable experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Karash is wonderful.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Very good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Best explanation of my particular ct scan findings I've ever gotten!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Excellent
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
All good. Explains everything good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. Karush thoroughly and with language easy to understand, explained my cancer finding, my surgery, hospital stay and recovery time.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr Karush and his Nurse Practitioner are amazing. They both take the time to explain everything to you and explain it until we understood them. They give wonderful care and I would recommend their team to everyone I know.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
All my concerns and fears were taken away...Dr. Karush focused on me...and made me feel comforted.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
We were very impressed with Dr. Karush and his Team
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
This team was the best I ever encountered.