Dr. Benjamin D. Margolis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1 Erie Court Suite 3000 Oak Park IL, 60302About
Dr. Benjamin Margolis practices Pulmonology in Northbrook, Illinois. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Margolis manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Rush University
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1985
RUSH MED COLL OF RUSH UNIV MED CTR 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional and National Public Speaking -
Awards
- Top Doctor Since 2001 from Castle Connolly
Internships
- Northwestern University- 1988
Fellowships
- Pulmonary Critical Care at University of Illinois at Chicago- 1991
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Reading a lot and compassion
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Tennis, Skiing
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