The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 160 doctor with experience in Bicuspid Aortic Valve near Chicago, IL. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced, 4 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 
     (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 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 
     (1.1 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (4.9 miles away)
    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).

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    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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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 
     (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 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 
     (1.3 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (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 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.

    Robert A. Silverberg
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Necrosis.

    Roger A. Defreitas
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Defreitas is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Defreitas has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

    Paul C. Cremer
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Sarcoidosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Christopher K. Mehta
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Marla A. Mendelson
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marla Mendelson is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mendelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Endocardial Cushion Defect.

    James E. Rosenthal
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Aortic Dissection.

    James D. Thomas
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Thomas is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Regurgitation, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

    Frank J. Lutrin
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Lutrin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lutrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Issam A. Mikati
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    259 E Erie St Ste 2200, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Issam Mikati is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mikati has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Gotteiner is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gotteiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Koenig is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koenig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago,, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Cardiac Diverticulum, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Artery Agenesis.

    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Pediatric Cardiology

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Hauck is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hauck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Heart Transplant.

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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 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 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 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 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 near Chicago, IL?

    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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