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Nikhil Joshi, MD

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Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Cancer Care
Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Languages:
English, Hindi, Marathi

About Me

Nikhil Joshi, MD, is a radiation oncologist at Rush. He earned his medical degree at Seth G.S. Medical College in India. He trained in radiation oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, followed by two fellowships in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.

 

Joshi treats a variety of cancers, including those of the mouth, throat, voice box, swallowing tube, nose and sinus, back of the nose, skull base, salivary glands, thyroid gland, as well as melanoma and non-melanoma skin.

 

Specializing in precision radiation techniques, Joshi uses radiation alone or in combination with surgery and/or systemic therapy to help treat complex cancers. In collaboration with his colleagues in surgery and medical oncology, he treats patients with a personalized care plan, giving them the best chance of cure with the least possible side effects.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center, Radiation Oncology
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center, Radiation Oncology
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
1st Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

Rush University Medical Center Radiation Oncology - Oak Park
Rush University Medical Center Radiation Oncology - Oak Park
520 S Maple Ave
Lower level
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Woman’s Board Center for Radiation Therapy
Woman’s Board Center for Radiation Therapy
500 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL, 60612

Credentials

Certifications

Radiation Oncology

Education and Training

All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Radiation Oncology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Radiation Oncology
Seth G.S. Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Head and neck tumors
Skin cancer
Thyroid cancer

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.

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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

5
Likelihood of recommending this provider

5
Provider discussed treatment options

5
Provider explained things clearly

5
Provider showed concern

5
Provider included you in decisions

5