149 Cardiothoracic Surgeons Found in River Forest, IL

We found 149 Cardiothoracic Surgeons available in River Forest, IL with an average 4 stars across 770 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 53 Cardiothoracic Surgeons listed are accepting new patients and 51 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Di Fan, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Had a good bedside manner
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CHICAGO, IL5.5 mi
Dr. Di Fan has studied and practiced thoracic surgery throughout his academic and professional career, which spans over 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. View Profile

Dr. Ara K. Pridjian, MD

Vascular Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.3 mi
Ara K. Pridjian, M.D., is a board-certified physician with decades of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in vascular, endovascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. View Profile

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Dr. David Orin Monson

Thoracic Surgery
River Forest, IL0.6 mi
Dr. David Orin Monson is a health care provider primarily located in River Forest, IL, with other offices in Naperville, IL and Downers Grove, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michael J. Liptay, MD

Thoracic Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
"Dr Liptay and his Associates are top notch!!! My Dad has esophagus cancer and had to have an extensive surgery removing part of his esophagus." View Profile

Dr. Mamdouh Bakhos, MD

Vascular Surgery
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
"He performed open heart surgery on me several years ago on a Monday evening including a bypass and aortic valve." View Profile

Dr. George T Hodakowski, MD

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
"Dr. George (as he said we can call him) did a triple bypass on my 90 year old father. He is an exceptional surgeon and a true patient advocate." View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Colaiuta, MD

Surgery
35 years exp
Berwyn, IL4.5 mi
"Dr C is the finest doctor I have ever known ..... she is highly skilled and is a true model of what a doctor should be.. words can not express how patients feel about her .." View Profile

Dr. Edwin Clyde Mcgee, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
33 years exp
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
"10 years ago I had a type a aortic dissection. Thanks to Dr. McGee and his team I'm still here to talk about it." View Profile

Dr. Ankit Bharat, MD

Thoracic Surgery
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
"Exceptional surgeon and care" View Profile

Dr. Philip Joseph Alexander, MD

Thoracic Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Berwyn, IL4.5 mi
"I am glad this is over with. But it was a great experience with these surgeons and office staff." View Profile

Dr. Michel Nadim Ilbawi, MD

Thoracic Surgery
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.7 mi
"Dr.Ilbawi has performed 3 surgeries on my baby. He is truly a gift, you won’t find anyone as kind and humble as him." View Profile

Dr. Robert Gerard Kummerer, MD

Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
"He has a great demeanor. Honest. Genuinely cares." View Profile

Dr. Timothy Vale Votapka, MD

Thoracic Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
"I was very happy with Dr. Votapka he was one of my surgeons for my triple bypass surgery." View Profile

Dr. Samuel S. Kim, MD

Thoracic Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
Dr. Samuel S. Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL. He has 24 years of experience. His specialties include Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. James Michael Tuchek, DO

Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Berwyn, IL4.5 mi
"After being so worried, Dr.Tuchuk set my mind at ease. He explained my condition and the procedure, which made me feel more positive." View Profile

Dr. Christopher W. Seder, MD

Thoracic Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
Dr. Christopher W. Seder, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with another office in Munster, IN. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr Keith Douglas Bowersox

Thoracic Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL4.4 mi
Dr Keith Douglas Bowersox is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Chicago, IL(and 14 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Paul Schwartz, MD

Thoracic Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Paul Schwartz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Maywood, IL, with other offices in Bettendorf, IA and Maywood, IL(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Talley Clark, MD

Vascular Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oak Park, IL1.3 mi
"DR.CLARK IS ONE OF THE BEST VASCULAR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT DOCTOR'S IN THE COUNTRY PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF AND GO SEE HER. DR." View Profile

Dr. Antone John Tatooles, MD

Thoracic Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
Dr. Antone John Tatooles, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Melrose Park, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Hinsdale, IL(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Marc William Gerdisch, MD

Thoracic Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL6.5 mi
"Dr. Gerdisch, is one of top two physicians I have ever meet. He was kind, considerate, caring, professional.. He did aortic valve surgery on me and saved my life." View Profile

Dr. John Gregory Grieco, MD

Thoracic Surgery
49 years exp
Chicago, IL6.5 mi
"Excellent in all respects. Excellent surgeon, excellent interaction with patients, no post-op complications." View Profile

Dr. Richard Kent Freeman, MD

Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
"EXCELLENT IN EVERY AREA! I even made him my primary doctor throughout the various radiation, chemo and surgery.I would highly recommend." View Profile

Dr. Yukhol Lertsburapa, MD

Vascular Surgery
60 years exp
Chicago, IL6.1 mi
"Thank you to doctor yukhol for thinking fast to help my mother... God bless you always in everything you do to help people that needed ..." View Profile

Dr. William Fred Polito, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL4.4 mi
"quadruple bypass. Feeling great after three weeks" View Profile

Dr. Michael Young Byun, MD

Thoracic Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL9.7 mi
"Our daughter, 15 years old, had Dr. Byun successfully perform a Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty." View Profile

Dr Christopher Wigfield

Vascular Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
"Dr. Wigfield was a rarity among doctors at his high level. He actually listened to me and planned my care around my needs and concerns." View Profile

Dr. Sammy Issa Nawas, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Hinsdale, IL8.1 mi
"Dr Nawas is kind considerate and I can say one of the best doctors I have ever came in contact with ! I highly recommend him!" View Profile

Dr. Cosmin Dobrescu, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.2 mi
"Dr. Dobrescu took care of my husband during his cardiac surgery over a year ago." View Profile

Dr. Paul James Gordon, MD

Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
Hinsdale, IL8.1 mi
"Dr Gordon performed my mother's lobectomy in 2000. She is still here. Last October I needed the same procedure." View Profile

Dr. Frank Jonathan Lutrin, MD

Thoracic Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Park Ridge, IL8.3 mi
"He found what was wrong with me and fixed it right up...." View Profile

Dr. William Henry Bradshaw, MD

Thoracic Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CHICAGO, IL6.5 mi
Dr. William Henry Bradshaw, MD is a health care provider primarily located in CHICAGO, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and CHICAGO, IL. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Patroklos Steven Pappas, MD

Thoracic Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
"Dr. Pappas saved my husbands life 20 years ago and he is still in good health after surgery." View Profile

Dr. Benjamin B Tang, MD

Thoracic Surgery
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.3 mi
"I was very happy with Dr. Tang and staff" View Profile

Dr. Douglas Raymond Smego, MD

Surgery
49 years exp
Chicago, IL7.7 mi
"One year ago today, I received CABG surgery from Dr. Smego. He is an excellent physician with great bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Eric M. Hart, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
Dr. Eric M. Hart, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL. He has 38 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Francis J Podbielski, MD

Thoracic Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hinsdale, IL8.1 mi
"Dr Podbielski patiently explains my medical condition, the surgical procedure, and answers all of my questions without hesitancy." View Profile

Dr. Michael John Davalle, MD

Vascular Surgery
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Berwyn, IL4.5 mi
Dr. Michael John Davalle, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Berwyn, IL, with other offices in Downers Grove, IL and Indianapolis, IN(and 12 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Scott Alan Schlidt, MD

Thoracic Surgery
32 years exp
Hinsdale, IL8.1 mi
"Excellent bed side manner. Explains all options and results of your surgery. Always keeps the family informed before as well as post operation." View Profile

Dr. David Arthur Deboer, MD

Thoracic Surgery
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL6.5 mi
Dr. David Arthur Deboer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Park Ridge, IL and Glenview, IL(and 12 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mark Bernard Lubienski, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Berwyn, IL4.5 mi
Dr. Mark Bernard Lubienski, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Berwyn, IL, with other offices in Lincolnwood, IL and Palos Heights, IL(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Di Fan, MD

Thoracic Surgery
Flexible scheduling
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
CHICAGO, IL5.5 mi
Dr. Di Fan has studied and practiced thoracic surgery throughout his academic and professional career, which spans over 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. View Profile

Dr. Bhagwan Das Jain, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
58 years exp
Chicago, IL9.0 mi
"Besides a professional man, he is too kind to his patients, He is a perfect doctor in his field esp Cardiology" View Profile

Dr. Bryan Kent Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL6.5 mi
"Bryan replaced my aortic valve with a mechanical valve in 2015. It's now 2025 and i've had zero issues. Highly recommended." View Profile

Dr. Todd Patrick Guynn, MD

Thoracic Surgery
41 years exp
Chicago, IL9.0 mi
"My husband and I were so pleased to have Dr. Guynn perform my lung surgery. He took the time to explain the procedure to us and took the time to talk with us afterwards." View Profile

Dr. Gillian C. Alex, MD

Thoracic Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
Dr. Gillian C. Alex, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in New Lenox, IL and Aurora, IL. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kalvin C H Lung, MD

Thoracic Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL
Dr. Kalvin C H Lung, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Huntley, IL and Palos Heights, IL. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Dean P. Schraufnagel, MD

Thoracic Surgery
13 years exp
Chicago, IL
Dr. Dean P. Schraufnagel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL. He has 13 years of experience. His specialties include Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgeon. View Profile

Dr. Ara K. Pridjian, MD

Vascular Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.3 mi
Ara K. Pridjian, M.D., is a board-certified physician with decades of clinical and leadership experience, specializing in vascular, endovascular, and cardiothoracic surgery. View Profile

Dr. Sudhir Prem Srivastava, MD

Thoracic Surgery
55 years exp
CHICAGO, IL9.6 mi
"20 yrs ago Dr. Srivastava performed a quadruple bypass surgery on my mother. One of the grafts was to an artery on the backside of her heart. He was magnificent." View Profile

Dr. Adam Vaughan

Thoracic Surgery
Melrose Park, IL1.7 mi
Dr. Adam Vaughan is a health care provider primarily located in Melrose Park, IL, with another office in Melrose Park, IL. View Profile

Dr. Marshall David Goldin, MD

Surgery
63 years exp
Chicago, IL7.7 mi
Dr. Marshall David Goldin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with another office in Chicago, IL. He has 63 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rudolph Alan Altergott, MD

Vascular Surgery
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL9.1 mi
Dr. Rudolph Alan Altergott, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Downers Grove, IL and Rock Island, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran, MD

Thoracic Surgery
48 years exp
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
"I have to give Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran the highest rating there is-"5" is the highest here so he definitely has that!" View Profile

Dr. David D Odell, MD

Thoracic Surgery
22 years exp
Chicago, IL10.0 mi
Dr. David D Odell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Ann Arbor, MI and Lake Forest, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nazir Ahmed Khan, MD

Thoracic Surgery
62 years exp
Chicago, IL6.1 mi
"Dr.Khan is great he spends time with you answered your questions but could improve diagnosis explanation." View Profile

Dr. Charles Douglas Campbell, MD

Thoracic Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL2.0 mi
Dr. Charles Douglas Campbell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL. He has 56 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Colleen Ann G Hagen, MD

Surgery
51 years exp
Hinsdale, IL8.1 mi
"Dr Hagen was called by my OBGYN to perform emergency Laprascopic Appendectomy and I can’t even tell you what a compassionate, caring professional physician. Absolutely Wonderful" View Profile

Dr. Robert Michael Gasior, MD

Thoracic Surgery
65 years exp
Chicago, IL7.4 mi
Dr. Robert Michael Gasior, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Olympia Fields, IL(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Justin Griffith Miller, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Maywood, IL2.6 mi
Dr. Justin Griffith Miller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Maywood, IL, with other offices in Jacksonville, FL and Maywood, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Dilip Sri Nath, MD

Thoracic Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Chicago, IL7.7 mi
Dr. Dilip Sri Nath, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Chicago, IL, with other offices in Saint Louis, MO and Chicago, IL. He has 31 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Tedi Vlahu

Thoracic Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Elmhurst, IL6.5 mi
Dr. Tedi Vlahu is a health care provider primarily located in Elmhurst, IL, with other offices in Savannah, GA and Aurora, IL(and 9 other locations). View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Cardiothoracic Surgeons providing telehealth services in River Forest. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Cardiothoracic Surgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in River Forest. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in River Forest. This helps you find a Cardiothoracic Surgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest without calling?
Search for Cardiothoracic Surgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Cardiothoracic Surgeons in River Forest. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
How can I locate a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Cardiothoracic Surgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in River Forest who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Cardiothoracic Surgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Cardiothoracic Surgeons who work there.

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