Our Cardiac 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.

Our Cardiac Providers Specialize In

  • Surgeries of the Aorta
  • Adult Congenital Heart procedures
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
  • Heart Transplant
  • Video Assisted Thoracotomy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Biopsies
Headshot of Dr. Alexander J. Philip, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Philip J. Alexander, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Allison R. Beckett, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Keith D. Bowersox, MD, PhD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Keith D. Bowersox, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Vinh Q. Chau, MD. Advanced heart failure specialist.

Vinh Q. Chau, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Headshot of Dr. William G. Cotts, MD

William G. Cotts, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant
Cardiologist

Headshot of Dr. Chadrick A. Cross, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Chadrick A. Cross, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Mark J. Dela Cruz, MD. Advanced heart failure doctor.

Mark J. Dela Cruz, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant
Cardiologist

Headshot of Michael W. Frank, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Michael W. Frank, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of George T. Hodakowski, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

George T. Hodakowski, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Anjali A. Joshi, MD. Advanced heart failure doctor.

Anjali A. Joshi, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Headshot of Dr. Devang J. Joshi, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Devang J. Joshi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Abraham N. Katz, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Robert G. Kummerer, MD. Cardiothoracic & vascular surgeon.

Robert G. Kummerer, MD

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. James M. Monaco, MD.

James M. Monaco, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Asif K. Mustafa, MD, PhD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Pat S. Pappas, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Pat S. Pappas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Jessica J. Pillarella, MD. Advanced heart failure doctor.

Jessica J. Pillarella, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Headshot of Dr. William F. Polito, MD. Cardiothoracic & vascular surgeon.

William F. Polito, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Christopher J. Sciamanna, DO.

Christopher J. Sciamanna, DO

Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Cardiologist

Headshot of Dr. William E. Stansfield, MD. Cardiothoracic Surgeon

William E. Stansfield, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Cynthia N. Steimle, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon.

Cynthia N. Steimle, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. David R. Stern, MD. Cardiothoracic surgeon

David R. Stern, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Henry J. Sullivan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Antone J. Tatooles, MD. Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Antone J. Tatooles, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Headshot of Dr. Timothy V. Votapka, MD. Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.

Timothy V. Votapka, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon