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  4. Illinois (IL)
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33 Results for Cardiothoracic Surgery near Evanston, 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 33 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in Evanston, IL with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 22 hospitals near Evanston, IL with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

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    Dr. Chitaru Kurihara, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Dr. Kurihara
    11.7 mi
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 21-100 Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 574-3157
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Call: (312) 702-0628
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    Dr. Rafael Garza Castillon, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Dr. Garza Castillon
    11.7 mi
    675 N Saint Clair St Fl 17 Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 574-3157
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Call: (312) 702-0628
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    Dr. Jonathan Tomasko, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Dr. Tomasko
    11.7 mi
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100 Chicago, IL 60611
    (312) 574-3157
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Call: (312) 702-0628
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    • Dr. Ronald Curran, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      4 ratings
      Dr. Curran
      5.7 mi
      5140 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60625
    • Dr. Michael Liptay, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      19 ratings
      Dr. Liptay
      2.8 mi
      9669 Kenton Ave Ste 604 Skokie, IL 60076
      (312) 620-1297
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
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    • Dr. Axel Joob, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      13 ratings
      Dr. Joob
      8.5 mi
      1700 Luther Ln Park Ridge, IL 60068
    • Dr. William Bradshaw, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      5 ratings
      Dr. Bradshaw
      8.9 mi
      2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 209 Chicago, IL 60657
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jonathan Somers, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      11 ratings
      Dr. Somers
      0.5 mi
      1000 Central St Ste 800 Evanston, IL 60201
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. David DeBoer, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      7 ratings
      8 mi
      7447 W Talcott Ave Chicago, IL 60631
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jeffrey Silver, MD

      General Surgery
      27 ratings
      8 mi
      7447 W Talcott Ave Chicago, IL 60631
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Frank Lutrin, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      8 ratings
      8.4 mi
      1775 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Michael Vercillo, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      1 rating
      8.4 mi
      1775 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
    • Dr. William Polito, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      6 ratings
      8 mi
      7447 W Talcott Ave Chicago, IL 60631
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Lynn Huffman, MD

      General Surgery
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      0.6 mi
      2650 Ridge Ave Ste 3507 Evanston, IL 60201
    • Timothy Kinsey, PA-C

      Cardiovascular Surgery
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      0.7 mi
      2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Seth Krantz, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      0.6 mi
      2650 Ridge Ave Ste 3507 Evanston, IL 60201
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Nazir Khan, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      7.3 mi
      850 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Vsevolod Tikhomirov, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.4 mi
      3927 W Belmont Ave Ste 103 Chicago, IL 60618
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Raffensperger, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
      2 ratings
      9.4 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago, IL 60614
    • Dr. Ralph Otto, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      2.2 mi
      800 Austin St Ste 204 Evanston, IL 60202
    • Dr. Willard Fry, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      2.2 mi
      1500 Sheridan Rd Unit 10e Wilmette, IL 60091
    • Dr. Jafar Shah-Mirany, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      3.7 mi
      5215 Old Orchard Rd Ste 340 Skokie, IL 60077
    • Dr. Mark Lubienski, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      4.1 mi
      7301 N Lincoln Ave Ste 183 Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    • Dr. Stanton Polin, MD

      Vascular Surgery
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      5.7 mi
      4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 406 Chicago, IL 60646
    • Dr. Ali Shariatzadeh, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      5.8 mi
      1920 Sunset Ridge Rd Glenview, IL 60025
    • Dr. Frank Milloy, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      5.9 mi
      574 JACKSON AVE Glencoe, IL 60022
    • Dr. Michel Jurayj, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      6.2 mi
      18 Regent Wood Rd Northfield, IL 60093
    • Dr. Balsubramaniam Iyer, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      6.4 mi
      1945 W Wilson Ave Chicago, IL 60640
    • Dr. David Nahrwold, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      7.2 mi
      2052 CLARIDGE CT Northbrook, IL 60062
    • Dr. Charles Brown, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.2 mi
      333 Skokie Blvd Ste 112 Northbrook, IL 60062
    • Dr. Teralandur Raghunath, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.8 mi
      9301 Golf Rd Ste 204 Des Plaines, IL 60016
    • Dr. Khushroo Patel, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.8 mi
      9301 Golf Rd Ste 204 Des Plaines, IL 60016
    • Dr. Walter Barker, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.8 mi
      2912 N Commonwealth Ave Apt 11c Chicago, IL 60657
    • Dr. Robert Breyer, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      8.9 mi
      2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 209 Chicago, IL 60657
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Warren Pearson, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      9.1 mi
      2625 Techny Rd Apt 613 Northbrook, IL 60062
    • Dr. James Frederiksen, MD

      Cardiothoracic Surgery
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      9.5 mi
      2002 DEVON AVE Park Ridge, IL 60068

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