Gillian Alex, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Gillian Alex is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 13 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IL can see Gillian Alex, M.D. in person in Chicago or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
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What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Board certified · May 2, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2013)
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Gillian Alex
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gillian Alex for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gillian Alex
Dr. Alex is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 775-4573.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612-3833
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