Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD
Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD
Specialties
- Neurology
Locations
- Chicago - River East
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- Accepted Insurance
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Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in otoneurology – the study of brain and ear problems that cause balance and hearing disorders. Since 2009, Dr. Cherchi has devoted his clinical practice to treating a range of otoneurological diseases, including:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Vestibular neuritis
- Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular weakness
- Meniere's disease
- Ataxia
- Mal de debarquement syndrome
- Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
Dr. Cherchi uses a range of tests and procedures to evaluate his patients to understand fully the underlying cause of their symptoms and determine the best and most effective treatment option(s) in order to improve their quality of life.
Along with a commitment to high-quality care for his patients, Dr. Cherchi also researches new diagnostic techniques and therapies for complex otoneurologic disorders. His work has been published in a numerous respected, peer-reviewed journals, including Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Archives of Neurology, Experimental Brain Research, Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Otology and Neurotology, Journal of Otology, Audiology Research, Laryngoscope, Ear and Hearing, Clinical Neurophysiology Practice and others.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Internship
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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