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Francis Podbielski, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Hannibal, MO

FrancisJPodbielskiMDMS

Thoracic Surgery Hannibal, MO

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Clinical Professor of Surgery - University of Illinois at Chicago

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  • Office

    6500 Hospital Dr.
    Hannibal, MO 63401
    Phone+1 573-629-3400
    Fax+1 573-629-3514

Summary

  • Dr. Francis Podbielski is a thoracic surgeon in Chicago, IL at the Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center and is affiliated with Hannibal Regional Hospital. He received his medical degree from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and has been in practice 27 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery and is experienced in fiberoptic and rigid bronchoscopy, lung and esophageal resection, laser procedures, and thoracic surgical oncology.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1995 - 1997
  • Columbus Hospital
    Columbus HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1995
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoM.S., Human Biology, 1986
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoB.A., Biology, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • National Board of Physicians and SurgeonsSurgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regent of the Year Award International College of Surgeons, 2011
  • Dr. Felix G. Cataldo Lifetime Achievement Award 2008
  • Humanitarian Service Award American College of Chest Physicians, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Isolated Left Lower Lobe Pleuroparenchymal Fibroelastosis Presenting as Hemothorax  
    Francis Podbielski, MD, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Peripherally inserted central catheters do not increase the risk of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis
    Worley TA, Revesz E, Clark ET, Podbielski FJ, CHEST, 1/1/2007
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy experience at a single institution
    Podbielski FJ, Bagley PH, Connolly AE, CHEST, 1/1/2005
  • Occult medullary thyroid carcinoma presenting with a large mediastinal mass (Poster Presentation)
    Singh L, Aronin N, Khan A, Patwardhan N, Podbielski FJ, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology 13th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 4/1/2004
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Lectures

  • Management of pneumothorax and intrathoracic airspaces 
    Memphis, TN - 6/14/2014
  • Computed tomography of the chest: indications and utilization in the community hospital Emergency Department 
    Madrid, Spain - 3/23/2014
  • Primary pulmonary T-cell lymphoma presenting as bilateral pulmonary interstitial infiltrates 
    Madrid, Spain - 3/22/2014
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Other

  • Lung Cancer 
    Podbielski FJ, Doctors on-call Television show (WGBY-TV)
    Springfield, MA - 1/2/2007
  • Plasma Levels of Platelet Factor 4 in Animals Fed High Fat/Cholesterol-Containing Diets (Dissertation) 
    Podbielski FJ, University of Chicago
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/1986

Press Mentions

  • Focus on Family: The Dangers Related to Second-Hand Vaping
    Focus on Family: The Dangers Related to Second-Hand VapingSeptember 24th, 2019
  • Do You Need to Be Worried About Second-Hand Vaping?
    Do You Need to Be Worried About Second-Hand Vaping?September 7th, 2019

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