Dr. Ruheri Antonio Perez-Tamayo, MD

Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo is a thoracic surgeon who also specializes in critical care medicine, bringing a comprehensive approach to complex chest and heart procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. With 36 years of experience in surgery and critical care, Dr. Perez-Tamayo has developed expertise in treating patients who require both surgical intervention and intensive medical management. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Perez-Tamayo practices at multiple locations including Mishawaka, Indiana, Downers Grove, Illinois, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, La Grange, Illinois, and Marquette, Michigan. His hospital affiliations include Loyola University Medical Center, SSM Health Saint Agnes Hospital Fond Du Lac, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital of Loyola University …Medical Center. He treats conditions such as coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart disease, and myocardial ischemia. His surgical expertise includes performing sternotomy procedures for patients requiring access to the chest cavity.