The 20 Best Pulmonary Embolism Doctors Near Me in Niles, IL

Find the Top Pulmonary Embolism Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 692 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Embolism near Niles, IL. Of these, 601 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced, 6 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 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    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.

    Edward S. James
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward James is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

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    Pamela E. Kaiser
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Kaiser is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Timothy M. Lestingi
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Lestingi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lestingi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jason N. Macklis
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Macklis is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Macklis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Priya Rajakumar
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priya Rajakumar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rajakumar 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, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Christie L. Hancock
    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 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christie Hancock is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Anthony T. Mccormack
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Samuel I. Goldstein
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 525/555, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Samuel Goldstein is a Cardiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

    Nishant B. Patel
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 525/555, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Nishant Patel is an Interventional Cardiologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

    Kambiz Zorriasateyn
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine | Vascular Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kambiz Zorriasateyn, MD, a specialist in internal medicine and vascular medicine at Endeavor Health, provides individualized care for patients with complex cardiovascular and systemic conditions. He works closely with patients and their families to ensure collaborative, informed treatment decisions. Dr. Zorriasateyn prioritizes open communication, evidence-based care and a holistic view of the patient to guide thoughtful, personalized treatment planning. Dr. Zorriasateyn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Mohd Qamar
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Interventional Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 4900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Mohd Arman Qamar, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interventional cardiology and the treatment of vascular disease, aortic valve disease and structural heart conditions. He performs a range of procedures including angiograms, angioplasty and arterial catheterization. Dr. Qamar speaks Bengali, Hindi and Urdu, which helps him connect with and support a diverse patient population throughout their cardiovascular care journey. Dr. Qamar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Angina, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Arterial Embolism.

    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 
     (9.7 miles away)
    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 Schnitzler Syndrome.

    Ellen Aleksandrovich
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Aleksandrovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Aleksandrovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Lactic Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Respiratory Acidosis, and Emphysema.

    Joaquin B. Gonzalez
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

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

    Joaquin Gonzalez is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Harry M. Cohen
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Cohen is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Allan J. Beall
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Allan Beall is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Beall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angioplasty.

    Ajay Baddi
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Embolism
    Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Baddi is a Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    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 
     (9.7 miles away)
    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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Niles, 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Niles, 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctors near Niles, 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctors near Niles, 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 Pulmonary Embolism doctor near Niles, 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 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 near Niles, 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 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 near Niles, IL?

    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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