Lauren D. Holinger, MD
Head, Otolaryngology; Paul H. Holinger, MD, Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology; Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine
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Specialties
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Otolaryngology (Ear, nose and throat)
Treats tonsil and adenoid problems; breathing obstructions including foreign bodies; ear infections; hearing loss; tumors of the ear, nose, throat, and neck; recurrent sinusitis, croup, stridor, and hoarseness. Services include cochlear implants for hearing loss. Learn more »
Special interests
Airway obstruction, airway management, breathing problems/emergencies, choking, hoarseness, swallowing problems, voice problems, foreign bodies in airway and esophagus
Health care plans accepted
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- Aetna (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Beech Street (PPO)
- Best Doctors (PPO)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CCN (PPO)
- CIGNA (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- Employer Coalition on Health (HMO)
- First Health (PPO)
- Great West Health Care (formerly One Health Plan) (PPO)
- Harmony Health Plans of Illinois (HMO)
- Health Alliance Medical Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HealthNetwork/Wellmark (PPO)
- HFN, Inc. (EPO, PPO)
- Humana, Inc. (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Illinois Health Connect (HMO)
- Managed Care Strategies (PPO)
- Multiplan (PPO)
- National Provider Network (PPO)
- Preferred Plan (PPO)
- Private Healthcare Systems, Inc. (POS, PPO)
- Sagamore - Indiana (PPO)
- UniCare (HMO, PPO)
- United Healthcare of Illinois (EPO, HMO, POS, PPO)
- WEA Insurance Group (PPO)
Medical school
Chicago Medical School, 1971
Postgraduate training
Children's Memorial Hospital/University of Illinois, 1976; University of Colorado, 1975, 1972
Certifications
Board certified in Otolaryngology, 1975
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Professional organizations
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Broncho Esophagological Association, American College of Surgeons, American Head and Neck Society, American Laryngological Association, American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, American Medical Association, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society, Chicago Medical Society, Illinois Medical Society, International Broncho-Esophagological Society, Pan American Association of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children, Society of Medical History of Chicago, Society of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons, The Otolaryngology Historical Society
41.92546
-87.64718
2300 Children's Plaza, (707 W. Fullerton Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
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Sees patients at
- 1Children's Memorial Hospital
2300 Children's Plaza, (707 W. Fullerton Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60614-3363
1.800.KIDS DOC
Disclaimer: The above health care plan information is subject to change without notice. Children's Memorial Hospital has made every effort to ensure that this information is correct, but patients should always check with their insurance company regarding current participation in the listed health plans. Specialized services such as psychiatry (mental health) typically require specific individual confirmation.
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*An independent association affiliated with Children's Memorial Hospital; physicians' offices are located throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

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