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Paul Balash, MD, General Surgery, Oak Lawn, IL, Advocate Christ Medical Center

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General Surgery Oak Lawn, IL

Minimally Invasive Surgery

General Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Paul Balash is a general surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate South Suburban Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. He completed his surgical residency at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. Afterwards, he completed a surgical critical care fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. His main interest include hernia surgery, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and colorectal surgery.

Education & Training

  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2014 - 2015
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Rush Medical College
    Rush Medical CollegeMD, Medicine, 2005 - 2009
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2009
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Co-Chair, Advocate Illinois Robotic Steering Committee 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations