The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Maywood, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Maywood, IL. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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138 providers found
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    2511 N Kedzie Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joaquin Gonzalez is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Clifford Kavinsky is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kavinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Venturini is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Venturini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Venturini is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahesh Raju is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Raju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Raju is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shulman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Shulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Shulman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ferdinand Leya is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Leya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Darki is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Darki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology

    Ramesh C. Dhingra M.D. S.C.

    675 W North Ave, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lopez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Sarcoidosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology

    Rush University Medical Center

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

    Gaurav Dhar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Advocate Heart Institute

    10837 S Cicero Ave, Ste 200, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Abdulwahab Hritani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Hritani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Hritani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Lewis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood,, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mckiernan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood,, Illinois. Dr. Mckiernan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Dieter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Dieter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Insufficiency, Angioplasty, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood,, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Paterick is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Maywood,, Illinois. Dr. Paterick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Necrosis, and Heart Murmurs.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology

    Heart Care Centers Of Illinois SC

    3231 Euclid Ave Ste 201, 
    Berwyn,, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cusick is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Berwyn,, Illinois. Dr. Cusick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Carotid Artery Disease.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marla Mendelson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mendelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Endocardial Cushion Defect.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology

    Midwest Cardiovascular Institute

    133 E Brush Hill Rd, Suite 202, 
    Elmhurst, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anish Amin is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Elmhurst, Illinois. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mcmahon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    303 W. Ogden Avenue, 
    Westmont, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am committed to delivering thoughtful, compassionate care, with a personalized approach to each patient. I place importance on ensuring that my patients are fully informed regarding their condition, and encourage patients to take an active role in their care. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Angina. Dr. Ross is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    303 W. Ogden Avenue, 
    Westmont, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I encourage my patients to take an active role in their care, which helps develop a well-rounded treatment plan tailored for their needs. Dr. O'leary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina. Dr. O'leary is board certified in Cardiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Foramen Ovale?

    Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. This hole exists in everyone before birth, but most often closes shortly after being born. PFO is what the hole is called when it fails to close naturally after a baby is born.

    When should I see a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctor near Maywood, 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 Patent Foramen Ovale 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 Patent Foramen Ovale 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near Maywood, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale 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 Patent Foramen Ovale doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale 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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