Alfonso Tafur
Experienced in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Experienced in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
Skokie, IL 

Overview

Alfonso Tafur, MD, a cardiologist and director of vascular medicine services at Endeavor Health, specializes in managing blood clot disorders and vascular disease. He provides personalized, continuing care while leading research to improve treatment options for complex conditions. Dr. Tafur listens closely to understand each patient’s experience and works to guide them through every phase of their healthcare journey with compassion and precision.

Dr. Tafur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Universidad De Guayaquil, 2003
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine, 2009
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Dentistry
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Mayo Clinic, Vascular Medicine, 2010
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, Skokie, IL 60076
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
Endeavor Health Medical Group
7900 Rollins Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

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 (8.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
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