Our Physicians Are Dedicated to Helping You

We are one of the largest groups in the Chicagoland area specializing in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery.
With their advanced training and knowledge, our surgeons are experts in their field.

Our staff are committed to making each and every patient feel cared for and confident in every decision that they are going to make.
These are not simple or easy decisions, but that is why our staff is here to help.

We Specialize In

Coronary Artery Bypass graft (CABG)
Aortic, Mitral or Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement
Transcatheter Valve Replacement
Robotic/Minimally Invasive surgery

Surgeries of the Aorta
Adult Congenital Heart procedures
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

Heart Transplant
Video Assisted Thoracotomy
Bronchoscopy
Biopsies

Philip J. Alexander, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Timothy J. Alikakos, MD

Cardiologist

Ambar A. Andrade, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Keith D. Bowersox, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Vinh Q. Chau, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

William G. Cotts, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Chadrick A. Cross, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Michael W. Frank, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

George T. Hodakowski, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Anjali A. Joshi, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Devang J. Joshi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Eias E. Jweied, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Robert G. Kummerer, MD

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

James M. Monaco, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Asif K. Mustafa, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Pat S. Pappas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Jessica J. Pillarella, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

William F. Polito, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Christopher J. Sciamanna, DO

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

William E. Stansfield, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cynthia N. Steimle, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

David R. Stern, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Henry J. Sullivan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Deborah R. Tabachnick, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Antone J. Tatooles, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Timothy V. Votapka, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

All of our staff are passionate about helping each and every patient individually. It matters that the patient is confident in every decision throughout this entire process.

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