Dr. George Aziz, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 52
Cardiology*
Dr. George Aziz, MD is a cardiology specialist in Joliet, IL and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1997. He specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.
Heart Care Centers Of Illinois
2121 Oneida St Ste 202 Joliet, IL 60435Accepting new patients
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Dr. Aziz is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital New Lenox, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Aziz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good patient ratings
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Dr. Aziz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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Dr. Aziz accepts
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Dr. Aziz accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- Medicare
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- WellCare
- WellCare PPO
Frequently Treated by Dr. Aziz
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Aziz treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Aziz treats other conditions, please contact the office at (815) 823-8200.
Adult Congenital Heart Conditions
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Interventional Cardiac Procedures
Interventional cardiologists specialize in catheter-based treatment of heart diseases through procedures such as cardiac catheterization, impella devices, and stent placement.Compare with other Interventional Cardiac Procedures specialists.
Dr. Aziz treats at a
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Dr. Aziz's conditions and procedures:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Benign Heart Tumors
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constrictive Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Coronary Vessel Malformation
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypertensive Heart without Failure
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
- Long QT Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Noninfective Endocarditis
- Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Postthrombotic Syndrome
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Prinzmetal Angina
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- Unstable Angina
- Venous Compression
- Venous Hypertension
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
- Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
- Atherectomy
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Angiography
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Impella Device
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- TCD Bubble Test
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt_Testing
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
Brown University Alpert Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 2005
Loyola Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1998
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Medical School, 1997
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. George Aziz, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. George Aziz, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. George Aziz, MD's office address?
Dr. Aziz's office is located at 2121 Oneida St Ste 202, Joliet, IL 60435. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. George Aziz, MD speak?
Dr. George Aziz, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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hospital awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
3% higher than the national average
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
7% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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