The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 366 doctor with experience in Bicuspid Aortic Valve near Illinois, US. Of these, 298 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Sukit C. Malaisrie
    Elite in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Elite in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Robinson is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pediatric Myocarditis, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Coarctation of the Aorta, and Heart Transplant.

    Samuel I. Goldstein
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 525/555, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Samuel Goldstein is a Cardiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

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    Joseph C. Marek
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Marek is a Cardiologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Marek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Sitosterolemia, and Atherosclerosis.

    Jeffrey H. Freihage
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    27750 W Highway, Ste 220, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish

    Jeffrey Freihage is an Interventional Cardiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Freihage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Vineet Dandekar
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 201, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vineet Dandekar is an Internal Medicine provider in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Dandekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Syed H. Imam
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Imam is a Cardiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Imam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Abdulwahab Hritani
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Advocate Heart Institute

    10837 S Cicero Ave, Ste 200, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Abdulwahab Hritani is a Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Hritani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Asim Nisar
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 201, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu

    Asim Nisar is an Interventional Cardiologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Nisar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, and Angina.

    Joaquin B. Gonzalez
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    2511 N Kedzie Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joaquin Gonzalez is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Raminder P. Singh
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 201, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raminder Singh is a Cardiologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Necrosis.

    Robert O. Bonow
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Bonow is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bonow has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Douglas R. Johnston
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Jyothy J. Puthumana
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jyothy Puthumana is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Puthumana has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Ian D. Cohen
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd Level 1, Pavilion B, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Cohen is a Cardiologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Angina, Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Vera H. Rigolin
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Hani Salti
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
    Vernon Hills, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani I. Salti, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and lipid disorders. His clinical interests include noninvasive imaging, clinical cardiology and preventive care. Dr. Salti speaks Arabic, English and French. Dr. Salti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Angina.

    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    2650 Warrenville Rd, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Gerdisch is a Thoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gerdisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Osf Children's Hospital Of Illinois-Healthy Kids U

    420 NE Glen Oak Ave Ste 301, 
    Peoria,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Knepp is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Peoria,, Illinois. Dr. Knepp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Isthmian Coarctation.

    Minhaj Musa
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minhaj Musa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bicuspid Aortic Valve?

    A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that only has two leaflets, instead of three.

    The aortic valve regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta. The aorta is the major blood vessel that brings oxygen-rich blood to the body.

    When should I see a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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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