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  • Pediatrics, Cardiovascular Disease, Pediatric Pulmonology
  • 53 years of experience
  • Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Brief Intro

Lucille A. Lester, MD, a highly regarded clinician and pediatric pulmonary specialist, has been listed as one of the "Top Doctors in Chicago" by Chicago magazine. She is recognized for her extensive knowledge of pulmonary diseases in children, including asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF).Dr. Lester is director of the University of Chicago Cystic Fibrosis Center. In addition, she has written dozens of clinical articles and book chapters on lung conditions affecting children. She has also collaborated on research on new treatments for CF lung disease and on the genetics of asthma, and has presented at numerous national medical conferences.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine - 1972

Location & Hours

  • Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park
  • 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Pediatric Pulmonology

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Cancer 35
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
  • Orthopedics 65
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 69
  • Psychiatry 64
  • Geriatrics 69
  • Rehabilitation 37
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 15
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 6
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30