The 20 Best Carotid Artery Disease Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Carotid Artery Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 681 doctor with experience in Carotid Artery Disease near Illinois, US. Of these, 444 are Experienced, 155 are Advanced, 80 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    OSF Cardiovascular Institute - Surgery

    210 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Bloomington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese

    Jesse Van Le is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Van Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Van Le is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Jacobs is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cellulitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Maciej Malinski is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Malinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Malinski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

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    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Tejas Shah is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1508 Aurora Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Farah Hussain is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Angina. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Gaile Sabaliauskas is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Sabaliauskas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin D Deficiency, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Sabaliauskas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Medical Group Naperville 1512 N Naper

    1512 N Naper Blvd, Suite 176, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ziffra is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Ziffra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Disease. Dr. Ziffra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William O'brien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Carotid Artery Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Joseph Marek is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Marek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Sitosterolemia, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Marek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Jeffrey Freihage is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Freihage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Freihage is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Cohen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian

    Sorin Danciu is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Danciu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Angina. Dr. Danciu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Elite in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Elite in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Blecha is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Blecha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Swedishamerican Hospital

    1401 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Boone is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Boone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Boone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Vascular Surgery

    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Schwartz is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Vascular Surgery.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    OSF Saint Katharine - Cardiology

    215 East 1st Street Suite 214, 
    Dixon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Monther Bzour is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dixon, Illinois. Dr. Bzour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bzour is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Thomas Levin is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Atherectomy. Dr. Levin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Baddi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Baddi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Asim Nisar is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Nisar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, and Angina. Dr. Nisar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Azmey Matarieh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Matarieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Matarieh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Carotid Artery Disease?

    Carotid artery disease is when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.

    The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to your brain. They are located on each side of your neck. You can feel their pulse under your jawline.

    When should I see a Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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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