Dr. Steven Chough, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 54
Cardiology*
Dr. Steven Chough, MD is a cardiology specialist in Downers Grove, IL and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1994. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Advocate Medical Group - Cardiology
3825 Highland Ave Ste 400 Downers Grove, IL 60515Accepting new patients
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Dr. Chough is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Winfield, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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Dr. Chough accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
Frequently Treated by Dr. Chough
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Cardiac Electrical System Procedures
Electrophysiologists monitor, diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms through procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and pacemaker insertionsCompare with other Cardiac Electrical System Procedures specialists.
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Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures
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Adult Congenital Heart Conditions
Adult congenital cardiac disorder specialists diagnose and treat heart disorders, such as arrythmias and mitral valve disease, that have been present from birth to adulthood.Compare with other Adult Congenital Heart Conditions specialists.
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Dr. Chough's conditions and procedures:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Angina
- Ankle Disorders
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Diseases
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atypical Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Long QT Syndrome
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- Typical Atrial Flutter
- Unstable Angina
- Venous Hypertension
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
- Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- 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
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Electrophysiological Study
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- TCD Bubble Test
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt_Testing
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
yale University
Medical School, 1994
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Steven Chough, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Steven Chough, MD specializes in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Steven Chough, MD's office address?
Dr. Chough's office is located at 3825 Highland Ave Ste 400, Downers Grove, IL 60515. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
1% lower than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
1% lower than the national average
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