The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Downers Grove, IL

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near Downers Grove, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Downers Grove, IL. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Tejas R. Shah
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tejas Shah is a Vascular Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.

    Thomas J. Discher
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Discher is a Cardiologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Discher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Lymphatic Filariasis.

    Patrick C. Fenner
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1512 N Naper Blvd, Ste 176, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Fenner is a Cardiologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Fenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Sitosterolemia, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

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    Michael Gaffud
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 301, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    To deliver the highest quality care using latest proven technologies and treatments and to provide a trustworthy voice when managing patient health. Dr. Gaffud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Juan J. Bonilla
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    2650 Warrenville Rd, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Bonilla is a Thoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bonilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Sherazuddin Qureshi
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherazuddin Qureshi is a Vascular Surgeon in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Qureshi has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Ryan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Schwartz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Pacold is a Cardiologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Pacold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Soult is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Soult has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection. Dr. Soult is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    2650 Warrenville Rd, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Gerdisch is a Thoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gerdisch 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 Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    2650 Warrenville Rd, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Walsh is a Vascular Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    My MD SC

    460 Quail Ridge Dr, 
    Westmont,, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Carroll is a Cardiologist in Westmont,, Illinois. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Wilkinson is a Vascular Surgeon in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Wilkinson has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    1 S Summit Ave, 
    Oakbrook Terrace,, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Riaz Akhtar is a Cardiologist in Oakbrook Terrace,, Illinois. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    AMITA Health Med Group Heart And Vascular

    908 N Elm St Ste 404, 
    Hinsdale,, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Quirke is a Cardiologist in Hinsdale,, Illinois. Dr. Quirke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St Ste 404, 
    Hinsdale,, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Duane Follman is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hinsdale,, Illinois. Dr. Follman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St Ste 404, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lewis is a Cardiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    AMITA Health Med Group Heart And Vascular

    908 N Elm St Ste 404, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Finley is a Cardiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Finley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St Ste 404, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edgar Carell is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Carell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Idiopathic Edema, and Atherectomy.

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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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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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