Bikash Bhattari, MD
Dr. Bikash Bhattarai is a visionary leader in pulmonary and critical care medicine and the Founder and CEO of Illinois Lung and Interventional Pulmonary Associates (ILIP). With over 15 years of clinical and academic excellence, he has built a reputation for combining cutting-edge interventional pulmonology techniques with deeply compassionate, patient-centered care. Before founding ILIP in 2024, Dr. Bhattarai served as an Interventional Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist at Suburban Lung Associates and as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he mentored the next generation of pulmonary physicians. He completed his fellowships in Interventional Pulmonology at Chicago Chest Center and in Critical Care at Montefiore Health System. Beyond the hospital walls, he champions global health as Co-Secretary and Board Member of the America Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF). Known for his calm demeanor and clarity in communication, Dr. Bhattarai has an exceptional ability to help patients understand complex diagnoses with confidence and comfort. His blend of technical expertise, academic leadership, and human connection makes him a trusted figure in modern pulmonary care.
Experience
Pulmonology: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses & Weiler Campuses)
Interventional Pulmonology: Chicago Chest Center
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village
AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
Education
Nepal Medical College, Nepal
Residency
Interfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Professional Interests
critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine