

Pulmonology
Essam Mekhaiel, MD
Instructor, Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Dr. Essam F. Mekhaiel is a pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, interventional pulmonology, and pleural disease, practicing primarily in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. He treats a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions, with high performance ratings in 19 specific conditions according to patient outcome data. His expertise encompasses critical care for acutely ill patients requiring intensive respiratory support, advanced interventional procedures for airway and
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- American University of Integrative Sciences, Sint Maarten School of Medicine — M.D.
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
- MetroSouth Medical Center
- Loyola Medicine
- Palos Hospital
Languages
English, Arabic
Experience
25+ years in practice