Dr. Kurt W. Erickson, MD

Dr. Kurt Erickson is a cardiovascular surgeon and interventional cardiologist who has been practicing medicine for over four decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. His comprehensive training spans multiple cardiac specialties, including cardiovascular disease, nuclear medicine, and vascular surgery. Dr. Erickson speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Erickson practices at Heart Care Centers of Illinois, with locations in Merrionette Park and Palos Park, Illinois. He specializes in treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. His expertise includes performing advanced cardiac imaging procedures such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, as well as Doppler ultrasound studies to evaluate blood flow. Patients have given him an …average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.