Summary

Dr. Onsager received his bachelor’s degree in Bio chemistry, History and Sociology of Science from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed medical school at Rush Medical College and a general Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He completed Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics where he also completed a Thoracic Organ Transplantation Fellowship. An Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery was completed at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center.



Dr. Onsager is happily married. He enjoys tennis, skiing and flying. He is an instrument-rated pilot.

Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Ralph Onsager has 2 locations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine

5758 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat7:30 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

The Center For Care And Discovery

5700 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryInternal MedicineSurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.4 
38 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian
Chicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILBerwyn , IL
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: China Medical University Med School: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. David Ralph Onsager has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Ralph Onsager has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Other
  • Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1988

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Dr. David Onsager is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medicine, The Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus, Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, and Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park.
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Dr. David Onsager's office is located at 5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637.
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