- Cardiologists
- IL
- Normal, IL
- Dr. Robert Braastad, MD
Dr. Robert Braastad, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 67
Cardiology
Dr. Robert Braastad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Normal, IL and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Braastad has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine medical school in 1979. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center, winner of the Cardiac Care Excellence Award. He is also affiliated with Advocate Bromenn Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.
Carle Heart & Vascular Institute
1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500 Normal, IL 61761 ()Accepting new patients
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Dr. Braastad is affiliated with Advocate Bromenn Medical Center Normal, a highly rated hospital.
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
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- Settlement (8/27/2020)View detailsAmount or Range: $240,000.00State: Illinois
Frequently Treated by Dr. Braastad
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Braastad treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Braastad treats other conditions, please contact the office at (309) 556-8300.
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. Braastad is experienced in the area of Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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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.
Dr. Braastad is experienced in the area of Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Heart Conditions
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Dr. Braastad is experienced in the area of Heart Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Braastad's conditions and procedures:
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Aneurysm
- Angina
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Long QT Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mobitz, Type 2, Heart Block
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- TCD Bubble Test
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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Dr. Braastad accepts
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Dr. Braastad accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP Insurance
- Health Alliance PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Dr. Braastad's Reviews
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4.5
Based on 6 ratings
| 5 Stars | 83.33333333333333% | (5) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 16.666666666666668% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 0% | (0) |
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About Me
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Specialties
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Robert Braastad, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Robert Braastad, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Braastad frequently treats Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, and Heart Conditions. See all practice areas where Dr. Braastad specializes.
Where is Dr. Robert Braastad, MD's office located?
Dr. Braastad's office is located at 1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4500, Normal, IL 61761. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Robert Braastad, MD offer telehealth services?
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Locations
Carle Heart & Vascular Institute
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Braastad is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019)
90% Patients that would definitely recommend, 20% higher than the national average
73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
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