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Nicole Geissen, DO, Thoracic Surgery, Chicago, IL

NicoleMarieGeissenDO

Thoracic Surgery Chicago, IL

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery

Overview of Dr. Geissen

Dr. Nicole Geissen is a thoracic surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center, John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush-Copley Medical Center, Franciscan Health Dyer, and Franciscan Healthcare Munster. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. She specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and thoracic surgical oncology and is experienced in fiberoptic bronchoscopy, interstitial lung disease, adult general thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery, and mediastinal surgery. She has more than 10 publications and 48 citings.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2013 - 2015
  • UPMC Medical Education (Farrell)
    UPMC Medical Education (Farrell)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
  • Drexel University
    Drexel UniversityBS, Biological Science

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State License 2013 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State License 2021 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State License Active through 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2008 - 2013
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State License 2010 - 2011
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2010 - 2010
  • AOA Board of Surgery Surgery
  • AOA Board of Surgery Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Darlene’s Story: Finding Relief After 50 Years of GERD
    Darlene’s Story: Finding Relief After 50 Years of GERDDecember 15th, 2022
  • Lung Cancer is a Women's Health Crisis. It's Time the U.S. Starts Acting Like It.
    Lung Cancer is a Women's Health Crisis. It's Time the U.S. Starts Acting Like It.November 29th, 2022
  • A holiday wish for lung cancer screening
    A holiday wish for lung cancer screeningNovember 26th, 2022
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