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Mihir Bhayani, MD

4.8
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Specialty: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Languages:
English, Prefer not to answer

About Me

Mihir K. Bhayani, MD, FACS, is a head and neck oncologic surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He serves as Director of the Rush Head and Neck Cancer Research Program and Salivary Gland Program. He completed his training at the University of Chicago and University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  

 

Bhayani truly believes in delivering equitable cancer treatment to patients without significant compromise of their quality of life. His research interests include a focus on cancer care disparities and quality of life after cancer treatment. He has more than 30 publications on these topics in numerous prestigious journals, including Cancer and International Journal of Cancer, and has authored eight textbook chapters. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics such as minimally invasive head and neck surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy.  

 

Bhayani has also served on the Writers’ Task Force for the American Board of Otolaryngology written exam and currently serves on the Rare Tumors Task Force for the National Cancer Institute. His clinical expertise spans the field of head and neck surgery, including using state-of-the-art robotic approaches for tumors in the throat and minimally invasive salivary surgery to spare salivary gland excision. He also specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease, provides in-office biopsy of thyroid nodules and uses molecular diagnostics to personalize a patient’s thyroid surgery.

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Rubschlager Building
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Rubschlager Building
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
6th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
1611 W Harrison St
Orthopedic Building
Suite 550
Chicago, IL, 60612

Rush Glenview
Rush Glenview
2601 Compass Rd
Suite 110
Glenview, IL, 60026

Credentials

Certifications

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education and Training

The University of Chicago Medical Center - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Utah School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Complex airway diseases
Goiter
Head and neck reconstruction
Head and neck surgery
Head and neck trauma
Head and neck tumors
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal surgery
Laser surgery, head and neck
Melanoma
Oral cancer
Paraganglioma
Parathyroid disease
Parathyroid surgery
Radiofrequency ablation
Radiofrequency thyroid ablation
Robotic surgery
Salivary gland disease
Throat cancer
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid nodules
Thyroid surgery
Tracheal surgery
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
Zenker's diverticulectomy

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.

Associate Professor

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
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)
Cigna
Cigna HMO One Health
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
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

4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
Provider explained things clearly

4.8
Provider showed concern

4.8
Provider included you in decisions

4.8
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
I would recommend Dr Bhayani 100%
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
Awesome
4.6
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
He was great
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
The doctor put me at ease immediately when he introduced himself, explained why I was there and the procedure that would be done. I APPRECIATED his professional expertise and trusted his ability in diagnosing the results of my tests.
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Dr isn't just a doctor he's a magician.God always bless him
5
A Patient at Rush - Mar 2026
Great clarity in explaining a complex scenario. All three doctors - Bhayani, Joshi, Jelenik - took the time to explain, took my questions and didn't rush.
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Always a very pleasant experience and extremely informative
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Amazing experience. Very informative, kind, and gentle. I could not have been in better hands.
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Everything explained perfectly and very easily understood
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Bhayani was excellent! He listened to me, he answered all my questions, and he was very warm and empathic.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Good
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Dr Mihir Bhayani was GREAT. He communicated very well, was friendly and really cared a great deal about my condition and concerns.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
I have recommended Rush
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Dr Bhayani is always kind, knowledgeable and thorough. He always listens to me and is both honest and reassuring
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
Dr Bhayani is a PRO. We are fortunate to have been connected with him and the team.
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Excellent experience
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Dr. Bhayani is an exceptional physician and is wonderful.
4.8
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
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