The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 148 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Chicago, IL. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Afoma P. Ezidinma
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Heart Failure Clinic

    836 W Wellington Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afoma Ezidinma is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ezidinma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Andrew W. Hoel
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hoel is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hoel has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Sukit C. Malaisrie
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sukit Malaisrie is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Malaisrie has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Christopher K. Mehta
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mehta is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mehta has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Douglas R. Johnston
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Johnston is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnston has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Franjo Siric
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Franjo Siric is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Siric has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takeyoshi Ota is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ota is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Elite in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    The University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Milner is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Milner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Milner is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul C. Cremer
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Cremer is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cremer has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Sarcoidosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Mark K. Eskandari
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Eskandari is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Eskandari has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    James E. Rosenthal
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rosenthal is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosenthal has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Aortic Dissection.

    Heron E. Rodriguez
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heron Rodriguez is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Kevin E. Hodges
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hodges is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hodges has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Neel A. Mansukhani
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neel Mansukhani is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mansukhani has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Peripheral Artery Disease, Embolectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Tadaki M. Tomita
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tadaki Tomita is a Vascular Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tomita has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Robert A. Silverberg
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    259 E Erie St Ste 2200, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    55+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Silverberg is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Silverberg has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Vassallo is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vassallo has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Duc T. Pham
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Duc Pham is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pham has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Lubna Choudhury
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lubna Choudhury is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Choudhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Vera H. Rigolin
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vera Rigolin is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rigolin has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Dissection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Dissection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Dissection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Dissection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Dissection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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