- Cardiologists
- IL
- Bannockburn, IL
- Dr. Brian Shortal, MD
Dr. Brian Shortal, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 52
Cardiology
Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Bannockburn, IL and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shortal has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Emory University medical school in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Evanston Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital, winners of the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
North Shore Cardiologists Sc
2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 100 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ()Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Preventive Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Results in Acute Increases in Oxidized Phospholipids and Lipoprotein(a): Short-Term and Long-Term Immunologic Responses to Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein, 2004
- Preferential Uptake of Radiolabeled Oxidation Specific Antibodies in Lipid-Rich vs. Collagen-Rich Lesions: Implications for Noninvasive Imaging of Vulnerable Plaques, 2003
- Lights..Camera..Cath Lab, 01/2008
- In vivo uptake of radiolabeled MDA2, an oxidation-specific monoclonal antibody, provides an accurate ex vivo measure of atherosclerotic lesions rich in oxidized lipids and is highly sensitive to their regression, 2000
- Catheter-induced Vasospasm of Both the Right External Iliac and Right Coronary Arteries During Coronary Angiography, 2005
- Matters of the Heart, 02/2008
- Broken Heart Syndrome, 02/2008
- North Shore Connection, 01/2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Brian Shortal, MD offer telehealth services?
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What are Dr. Brian Shortal, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Shortal frequently treats Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See all practice areas where Dr. Shortal specializes.
Where is Dr. Brian Shortal, MD's office located?
Dr. Shortal's office is located at 2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 100, Bannockburn, IL 60015. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Shortal
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Shortal treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Shortal treats other conditions, please contact the office at (847) 615-1100.
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.
Dr. Shortal is experienced in the area of Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Shortal's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anemia
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Anxiety
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arrhythmias
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bladder Infection
- Boil
- Bronchitis
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophagitis
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- First Degree Heart Block
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Diseases
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mobitz, Type 2, Heart Block
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nausea
- Nosebleed
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Prinzmetal Angina
- Proteinuria
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Ringworm
- Sarcoidosis
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Shortness of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sleep Apnea
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swine Flu
- Syncope
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- TCD Bubble Test
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Tremor
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Unstable Angina
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Compression
- Venous Hypertension
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vertigo
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin A Deficiency
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
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Dr. Shortal accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
82% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
38% Patients that would definitely recommend, 32% lower than the national average
Compare with other Cardiology Specialists
Compare Dr. Shortal with our nearby Cardiology Specialists at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Make an appointment at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital today at (847) 260-7919.
These providers are on the medical staff of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
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