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Cardiovascular Surgeons Who Care

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Excellent health care…

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Close to home.

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Best Surgical Doctors:

Our select team of board-certified specialists is dedicated to treating our community.

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Advanced Surgical Procedures:

We embrace new and emerging technology to provide the most advanced services and treatments.

Best of Care:

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At CTVSA you’ll find exceptional specialized care for all your cardiac, thoracic and vascular needs.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, CTVSA cares about your health and well-being and we are here to help. Our offices are open during this time and you can schedule an appointment or video consultation at any of our 10 locations.

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When Surgery is Your Best Option…
Your Best Choice is CTVSA

To learn more about CTVSA and what sets us apart from other cardiovascular surgical care providers, please read on…

  • Innovation & research leadership
  • Top experienced surgeons
  • We are here for you & your family
  • We provide the best care solutions
  • Your heart matters to us

Located throughout the Chicagoland area, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates brings together board-certified physicians with extensive training in diseases of the heart, chest and vascular systems. Our doctors are dedicated to excellence, with high degrees of skill and competence focused on thoracic, vascular, and heart surgery. In concert with our outstanding staff we deliver the highest quality patient care.

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About Us

As a highly skilled team, our cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons offer comprehensive care for even the most complex patients. We provide both leading edge diagnostics and research-based treatments. Our facilities have state-of-the-art capabilities that allow us to perform a wide range of sophisticated procedures and offer the highest standard of care for our community.

Our thoracic, vascular, and heart surgeons hold board certifications from The American Board of Internal Medicine, The American Board of Surgery, The American Board of Thoracic Surgery, The American Board of Vascular Surgery, and we have UNOS Designated Heart Surgeons. We hold a certification as an UNOS heart transplant center.

  • Cardiac Care From Cardio Professionals

    Our board certified surgeons at CTVSA offer a variety of cardiac surgical procedures including open heart surgery, heart transplant surgery, TAVR, valve repair and replacement and more.

  • Thoracic Surgeons That Take Care of You

    The surgeons at CTVSA are board certified and treat conditions such as lung cancer, lung failure, esophageal cancer, mediastinal masses and more.

  • Vascular Surgeons With Heart

    Our team of board certified surgeons offer both open and minimally-invasive surgical treatment options for the full spectrum of circulatory disorders including aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.

Don’t Take It From Us! Read What Our Patients have to Say!

“Thank you so much for your efforts in helping my mom. From numerous phone conversations to quick admission to the hospital and gathering a team of dedicated and compassionate physicians, and finally to the heroic effort made in surgery, we are so very grateful. After spending time at the Adult Surgical Heart Unit (ASHU), I am left with a deep respect for the work you do there.”

Patient’s DaughterIllinois

“One year ago today, you and your medical staff repaired my mitral valve and performed a PFO closure.  I’m doing quite well and want to give you all a “heart-felt” thank you for taking such great care of me.”

RichardIllinois

“Just wanted to say thank you for a perfect operation and for all your support to me and my entire family.  You are my “guardian”.  I appreciate your talent as a surgeon.”

Kathy Illinois