Phillip LoSavio

UChicago Faculty Physicians

Phillip LoSavio, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Board-certified otolaryngologist, Phillip LoSavio, MD, MS, is a sleep surgeon who specializes in treating sleep apnea and related upper airway problems, such as nasal airway obstruction, deviated septum, tonsil enlargement, sinusitis and snoring. Dr. LoSavio is an expert is performing traditional and complex procedures, allowing him to offer customized treatment plans to patients with a wide range of sleep disorders. By continuing to explore advanced treatment options, such as being among the first in the country to use hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire therapy) for obstructive sleep apnea, Dr. LoSavio can provide the most beneficial solution to each patient.

For Dr. LoSavio, gaining his patients’ trust and confidence is an important first step in building an effective treatment plan. He works with his patients, making decisions together that will not only address their immediately healthcare concern, but will also set them up for lasting success. Dr. LoSavio uses advanced diagnostic techniques, like sleep endoscopy, to determine the cause of any breathing issue and establish the best treatment. Plus, as part of a multidisciplinary sleep center, Dr. LoSavio can offer his patients comprehensive healthcare that goes beyond symptom management by delivering holistic care and long-term results through surgical intervention, nutrition, weight loss, insomnia control and more.

As a researcher, Dr. LoSavio is committed to discovering new and improved treatments for patients with sleep disorders. His work has been focused on investigating the relationship between sleep apnea and nasal breathing and/or sinus disorders, ultimately showing how consistent, healthy nasal breathing is the key a good night’s sleep. He is also evaluating ways to make complex therapies and diagnostic services, such as sleep endoscopy and Inspire therapy, more accessible to patients. His previous research has been published in respected journals, including Laryngoscope, Journal of Laryngology & Otology, American Journal of Otolaryngology and American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy.

In addition to his clinical practice and continued research efforts, Dr. LoSavio is passionate about providing medical education and training to our next generation of doctors. He has had the privilege of serving in multiple roles that offered him the opportunity to work one-on-one with medical students, residents and fellows. Being a mentor to young physicians as they progress in their medical career has challenged Dr. LoSavio to be a better physician for his patients every day.

Areas of Expertise

  • Sleep Apnea
  • Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery
  • Nasal Airway Surgery
  • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (with PAP)
  • Expansion Sphincter and Lateral Pharyngoplasty
  • Hyoid Suspension Surgery (AirLift)
  • Inspire Battery Replacement and Device Programming
  • Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
  • Minimally Invasive Lingual Tonsillectomy
  • Radiofrequency Palate and Turbinate Coblation
  • Revision Inspire Surgery
  • Septoplasty
  • Sleep Apnea Devices
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
  • Office Based Snoring Procedures
  • Turbinate Reduction
  • Sleep Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Medical Education

  • Rush University Medical College

Internship

  • Rush University Medical Center

Residency

  • Rush University Medical Center

  • 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)

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