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  4. Illinois (IL)
  5. Downers Grove

41 Results for Cardiothoracic Surgery near Downers Grove, IL


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A thoracic surgeon specializes in the surgical care of people of all ages with conditions and diseases of the chest. The chest includes the heart, lungs, trachea (windpipe), esophagus, diaphragm, and chest wall. Thoracic surgeons treat a variety of diseases and conditions that require chest surgery, including heart disease, lung and esophagus cancer, chest trauma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Thoracic surgeons are also called cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac surgeons to emphasize heart surgery.

A thoracic surgeon typically:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about his or her condition including the surgical treatment and aftercare

  • Performs a physical exam including evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs; weight; and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Orders and evaluates diagnostic procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the major structures and organs in the chest

  • Works closely with your primary care doctor, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and other specialists to provide optimal care

A thoracic surgeon may also be known by the following names: chest surgeon, lung surgeon, heart and lung surgeon, general thoracic surgeon, trauma surgeon, and cardiothoracic surgeon.

There are 41 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Downers Grove, IL with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 35 hospitals near Downers Grove, IL with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus, Edward Hospital - Main Campus and Loyola University Medical Center.

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  • Dr. Kim
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    Dr. Samuel Kim, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
    5 ratings
    20.9 mi
    675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17 Chicago, IL 60611
    (630) 326-4436
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Call: (630) 473-4911
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  • Dr. Drulinsky
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    Dr. David Drulinsky, MD

    Cardiovascular Surgery
    Leave a review
    20.9 mi
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100 Chicago, IL 60611
    (630) 326-4436
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Call: (630) 473-4911
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  • Dr. Wade
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    Dr. James Wade, MD

    General Surgery
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    9.5 mi
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
    (630) 326-4436
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Call: (630) 473-4911
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    • Dr. Liptay

      Dr. Michael Liptay, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      19 ratings
      2.8 mi
      430 Warrenville Rd Ste 300 Lisle, IL 60532
      (312) 620-1297
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    • Dr. Foy

      Dr. Bryan Foy, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      15 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Hinkamp

      Dr. Thomas Hinkamp, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      (630) 338-0204
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
    • Dr. Davalle

      Dr. Michael Davalle, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      9 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      (630) 338-0204
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
    • Dr. Chmielewski

      Dr. Gary Chmielewski, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      6 ratings
      2.8 mi
      430 Warrenville Rd Ste 300 Lisle, IL 60532
      (312) 620-1297
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    • Dr. Andrei Churyla, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (312) 574-3157
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Dr. Juan Bonilla, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      5 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Grieco, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      6 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Duc Pham, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (312) 574-3157
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Dr. James Lubawski, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      3 ratings
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mamdouh Bakhos, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      13 ratings
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. George Hodakowski, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      4.4 mi
      120 N Oak St Hinsdale, IL 60521
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. S Chris Malaisrie, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      9.4 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Winfield, IL 60190
      (312) 574-3157
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Dr. Gyu Gang, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      23 ratings
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (630) 326-4436
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
    • Dr. Pat Pappas, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      5 ratings
      4.1 mi
      120 N Oak 2 Fl St Rm 2217 Hinsdale, IL 60521
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Patrick McCarthy, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (312) 574-3157
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Dr. Ronald Cossman, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280 Downers Grove, IL 60515
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      12 ratings
      5.7 mi
      155 E Brush Hill Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD

      Critical Care Surgery
      11 ratings
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Robert Love, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      6 ratings
      7.9 mi
      4405 Weaver Pkwy Warrenville, IL 60555
      (630) 326-4436
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
    • Dr. Joao Ubatuba, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      4 ratings
      7.1 mi
      1200 S York St Ste 4240 Elmhurst, IL 60126
      (630) 338-0204
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
    • Dr. Raymond Dieter, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      6.6 mi
      430 Pennsylvania Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
      (630) 701-6037
      On staff at Edward Hospital - Main Campus
    • Dr. Sujata Subramanian, MD

      Congenital Cardiac Surgery
      1 rating
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      (312) 620-1297
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    • Dr. George Kuzycz, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Lambros Tsonis, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      5.8 mi
      133 E Brush Hill Rd Elmhurst, IL 60126
      (630) 338-0204
      On staff at Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
    • Dr. Brett Beecher, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      5 ratings
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
    • Dr. James Wade, MD

      General Surgery
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      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (630) 326-4436
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
    • Dr. Jonathan Tomasko, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      Leave a review
      9.5 mi
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 201 Winfield, IL 60190
      (312) 574-3157
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
      On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    • Dr. Ulrich Luft, MD

      Cardiovascular Surgery
      2 ratings
      7.9 mi
      100 Spalding Dr Naperville, IL 60540
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jason Frazier, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      Leave a review
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
    • Dr. Michael Eng, MD

      General Surgery
      Leave a review
      9.9 mi
      2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Bernard Leininger, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      Leave a review
      2.4 mi
      410 Park Ave Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
    • Dr. Robert Yario, MD

      Vascular Surgery
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      2.6 mi
      1400 Opus Pl Ste 110 Downers Grove, IL 60515
    • Dr. Raj Lal, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      3 mi
      2809 Meyers Rd Oak Brook, IL 60523
    • Dr. Vinod Mehta, MD

      General Surgery
      Leave a review
      3.1 mi
      777 Oakmont Ln Westmont, IL 60559
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