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Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD

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(Dr. David Joseph McElligott IV, M.D.)

(246 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

St. Louis University School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: insomnia, restless leg syndrome, asthma, and more.

100 SPALDING DRIVE
Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 469-9200

Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD is a pulmonologist in Naperville, IL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwestern Medicine, Duly Health and Care, EDWARD HEALTH VENTURES, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD and Duly Health and Care.

Office Locations

Address:

100 SPALDING DRIVE
Naperville, IL 60540

Address:

1964 Springbrook Square Drive
Naperville, IL 60564

Some issues Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

blood draw	19
catheterization	15
doctor visit	509
hospital care	862
inpatient care	862
pulmonary testing	382

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	32
Hispanic	34
Asian	29
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	157
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

blood draw	13
doctor visit	583
hospital care	1181
inpatient care	1181
pulmonary testing	406

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1052
Black	41
Hispanic	48
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	225
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	21

blood draw	18
bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	708
hospital care	1062
inpatient care	1062
preventive care	32
pulmonary testing	541
vaccines	32

**Gender**
Male	1116
Female	1154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1982
Black	92
Hispanic	76
Asian	80
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	944
From 75 to 84	756
85 and over	402
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

blood draw	26
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	776
hospital care	1025
inpatient care	1025
pulmonary testing	563

**Gender**
Male	530
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	61
Hispanic	48
Asian	29
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	206
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

blood draw	16
bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	660
hospital care	1082
inpatient care	1082
pulmonary testing	573

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	951
Black	63
Hispanic	36
Asian	41
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	191
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	904
Black	41
Hispanic	37
Asian	39
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	189
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	625

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1003
Black	52
Hispanic	42
Asian	39
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	201
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

blood draw	13
bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	581
hospital care	900
inpatient care	900
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	421
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	53
Hispanic	36
Asian	27
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	163
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

blood draw	15
bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	1362
hospital care	1207
inpatient care	1207
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	1092
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Naperville, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

blood draw	17
bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	721
hospital care	1045
inpatient care	1045
minimally invasive procedures	10
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	528
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	857
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	331
85 and over	173
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	404

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	15
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Northwestern Medicine

Duly Health and Care

EDWARD HEALTH VENTURES

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD

Duly Health and Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 246 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Naperville, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David J. McElligott IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$35 OFEV $35
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$19 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$53

Biography

Dr. David McElligott's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine, Edward Hospital, and Duly Health and Care. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Dr. McElligott's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Naperville, IL.