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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Constrictive Pericarditis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    61 providers found
      Paul C. Cremer
      Elite in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Elite in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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).

      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 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Sanjiv J. Shah
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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.

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      Vera H. Rigolin
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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.

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

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      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.

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

      James Flaherty is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Flaherty has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

      Daniel Schimmel is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schimmel has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Angioplasty, and Lithotripsy.

      Tim S. Provias
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      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

      Tim Provias is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Provias has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Angioplasty, and Lithotripsy.

      Duc T. Pham
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      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

      Duc Pham is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pham has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Charles J. Davidson
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Interventional Cardiology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Davidson is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Davidson has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Frank J. Lutrin
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Advanced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      2160 S First Ave, Luh-tower Enter., Room 6210, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      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).

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      The University Of Chicago

      47 W Polk St, Suite G1, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Sorrentino is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sorrentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sorrentino is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Thoracic Surgery
      201 E Huron St, Galter Pavilion, Suite 11-140, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mitesh Badiwala is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Badiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Rush University Medical Group

      1411 S Michigan Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steve Attanasio is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Attanasio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Thrombectomy, and Atherectomy. Dr. Attanasio is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis

      Rush University Medical Group

      1411 S Michigan Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stuart Chen is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      Experienced in Constrictive Pericarditis
      1620 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Darren Tsang is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tsang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Eisenmenger Syndrome, Cardiac Tamponade, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

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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 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 Constrictive Pericarditis 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 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 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 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 near Chicago, IL?

      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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