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Philip Alexander, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Oak Lawn, IL, Advocate Christ Medical Center

PhilipJosephAlexanderMDFACS, FACC

Thoracic Surgery • Oak Lawn, IL

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardio-thoracic Surgeon Advocate Christ Medical Center Rush University

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Summary

  • Exceptionally trained, well rounded, experienced CardioThoracic and Vascular surgeon, comfortable with all aspects of cardiovascular care.
    Results oriented professional with a deep understanding of clinical documentation measures, revenue cycle optimization, operational efficiencies and cost containment strategies.
    Proven team builder through servant leadership and staff development based on education, communication and motivation

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1998 - 2000
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1998
  • St. John's Medical College
    St. John's Medical CollegeClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Philip Alexander, Dr. Philip Alexander, MD, Dr. P Alexander, Dr. Philip Joseph Alexander