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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Cardiac Tamponade near Chicago,, IL. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    100 providers found
      Afoma P. Ezidinma
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

      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 Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

      Paul C. Cremer
      Distinguished in Cardiac Tamponade
      Distinguished in Cardiac Tamponade
      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Sarcoidosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      James D. Flaherty
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Flaherty is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Flaherty has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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      Bradley P. Knight
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Knight is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Knight has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Sukit C. Malaisrie
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Robert A. Silverberg
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      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 Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Necrosis.

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

      Susan Kim is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Nishant Verma
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-150, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nishant Verma is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Verma has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Douglas R. Johnston
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Sarang B. Thaker
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarang Thaker is a Hepatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thaker has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Transplant.

      Daniel R. Schimmel
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Schimmel is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schimmel has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Angioplasty, and Lithotripsy.

      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Cardiology

      Rush University Medical Center

      1725 W Harrison St Ste 1159, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rami Doukky is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Doukky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade

      John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County

      1901 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bosko Margeta is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Margeta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade

      Office

      1900 W Polk St Fl 15, 
      Chicago,, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tareq Alyousef is a Cardiologist in Chicago,, Illinois. Dr. Alyousef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiac Tamponade, Apoplexy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Advanced in Cardiac Tamponade

      Office

      1901 W Harrison St Rm 3620, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yasmeen Golzar is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Golzar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Todd P. Guynn
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Thoracic Surgery

      Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC

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

      Todd Guynn is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Guynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

      Office

      675 N Saint Clair St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richardo Davison is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Davison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Arrhythmias.

      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade

      Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Of Northwestern

      676 N Saint Clair St Ste 600, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Davidson is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ranya Sweis is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sweis has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Cardiac Tamponade
      Interventional Cardiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marysa Leya is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Leya has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Cardiac Tamponade?

      Cardiac tamponade is pressure on the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the heart muscle and the outer covering sac (pericardium) of the heart.

      When should I see a Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctors near Chicago,, IL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cardiac Tamponade 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 Cardiac Tamponade doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cardiac Tamponade 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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