Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD
Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate of Neurology
Specialties
- Neurology
Locations
- Chicago - River East
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Marcello Cherchi, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on otoneurology, focusing on 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
- Vestibular weakness
- Labyrinthitis
- Meniere's disease
- Ataxia
- 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 is also passionate about using research to explore new diagnostic techniques and therapies for complex otoneurologic disorders. His work has been published in a numerous respected, peer-reviewed journals, including Neurology, Experimental Brain Research, Otology and Neurotology, Journal of Otology, Audiology Research, Laryngoscope, Clinical Neurophysiology Practice and others.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Internship
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.