The 20 Best Pulmonary Embolism Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Pulmonary Embolism Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2325 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Embolism near Illinois, US. Of these, 2066 are Experienced, 239 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Alfonso Tafur
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Dentistry
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine | Dentistry

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Knee Replacement.

    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology
    Elite in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology

    Loyola University Medical Center

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

    Amir Darki is an Interventional Cardiologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Darki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Attack, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Daniel J. Frank
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Oncology | Hematology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, 
    Lisle, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Each patient is unique and therapy needs to be tailored to an individual's personal needs and goals. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

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    Mohammed A. Raheem
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    1221 N Highland Ave 1st Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Raheem is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Raheem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Riaz Elahi
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Oncology

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Riaz Elahi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elahi has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Mylene H. Remo
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group Oncology

    900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mylene Remo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Remo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

    Elizabeth K. Knight
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 112, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Knight is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Knight is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Katy H. Goldsborough
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    3745 Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katy Goldsborough is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Goldsborough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Leukocytosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Thomas D. Weyburn
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Weyburn is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Weyburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Sonia Christian
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group Oncology

    900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Christian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Sandeep Chunduri
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Chunduri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Chunduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Eric Teplitz
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    12400 S Harlem Ave, Ste 112, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Teplitz is a Cardiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Teplitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Salman Waheed
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Oncology | Hematology
    220 Springfield Drive, Suite 320, 
    Bloomingdale, IL 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    I believe no one should have to face a diagnosis of cancer alone. I strive to provide personalized, compassionate, and the highest quality care for my patients. I believe in involving my patients in the decision making process and using a comprehensive, team-based approach. Dr. Waheed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Jerry X. Liu
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Liu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Shams B. Bufalino
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shams Bufalino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bufalino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Prashant K. Joshi
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Oncology

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Joshi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Breast Cancer.

    Ilia R. Sumoza
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    3745 Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ilia Sumoza is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Sumoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Denise A. Levitan
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group Oncology

    900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Denise Levitan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levitan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Imran W. Ali
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology

    Advocate Medical Group

    2301 E 93rd St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Imran Ali is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Heart Attack.

    Marlon E. Everett
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism

    Advocate Medical Group

    2301 E 93rd St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marlon Everett is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Everett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Heart Failure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Embolism?

    A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The most common cause of the blockage is a blood clot.

    When should I see a Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Embolism 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Embolism 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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