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    MediFind found 110 doctor with experience in Constrictive Pericarditis near Illinois, US. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Paul C. Cremer
      Elite in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Elite in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Cremer is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cremer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Sarcoidosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Husam Balkhy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balkhy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Balkhy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      2160 S First Ave, Luh-tower Enter., Room 6210, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ferdinand Leya is a Cardiologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Leya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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      Lara Bakhos
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology

      Advocate Heart Institute

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

      Lara Bakhos is a Cardiologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bakhos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Douglas R. Johnston
      Distinguished in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Johnston is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Johnston has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Subir Shah is a Cardiologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Regurgitation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Sanjiv J. Shah
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sanjiv Shah is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.

      Vera H. Rigolin
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      37+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vera Rigolin is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rigolin has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Mohamed M. Al
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamed Al is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Al has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Angina.

      Lubna Choudhury
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lubna Choudhury is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Choudhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Micah J. Eimer
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      1630 Sherman Ave Ste 200, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Micah Eimer is a Cardiologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Eimer has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology
      25 N Winfield Rd Ste 500, 
      Winfield, IL 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amita Singh is a Cardiologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pulmonary Edema, Thrombectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alana Lewis is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pediatric Myocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Necrosis.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      9650 Gross Point Rd, 
      Skokie, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hani Salti is a Cardiologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Salti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Angina. Dr. Salti is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Somers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Somers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Somers is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2650 Ridge Ave, 
      Evanston, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jefferson Schott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Schott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Toxic Nodular Goiter, Chronic Cough, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Schott is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      2160 S 1st Ave, Chief Of Staff Office, 
      Maywood, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mamdouh Bakhos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bakhos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Bakhos is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      777 Park W Ave, 
      Highland Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Lampert is a Cardiologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Lampert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Lampert is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      777 Park W Ave, 
      Highland Park, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gary Pineless is a Cardiologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Pineless is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Attack. Dr. Pineless is currently accepting new patients.

      Antone J. Tatooles
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery

      Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

      4400 W 95th St, 
      Oak Lawn, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Antone Tatooles is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Tatooles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Constrictive Pericarditis?

      Constrictive pericarditis is a process in which the sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) becomes thickened and scarred.

      Related conditions include:

      • Bacterial pericarditis
      • Pericarditis
      • Pericarditis after heart attack

      When should I see a Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctors in Illinois, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Constrictive Pericarditis 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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