The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 314 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Illinois, US. Of these, 276 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Andrew Kotis
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kotis is an Interventional Cardiologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Kotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Jeffrey H. Freihage
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    27750 W Highway, Ste 220, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish

    Jeffrey Freihage is an Interventional Cardiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Freihage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Maciej K. Malinski
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Heart Institute

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 201, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maciej Malinski is an Internal Medicine provider in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Malinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.

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    Steven L. Driver
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Advocate Heart Institute

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Steven Driver is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Driver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Ravi K. Ramana
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Heart Care Centers Of Illinois, SC

    13011 S 104th Ave, 
    Palos Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Ramana is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Ramana is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Patroklos S. Pappas
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Patroklos Pappas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Pappas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Necrosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

    Antone J. Tatooles
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Antone Tatooles is a Thoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Tatooles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nephtali Kogan is a Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates,, Illinois. Dr. Kogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Idiopathic Edema.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever

    Heart Care Centers Of Illinois SC

    13011 S 104th Ave Ste 100, 
    Palos Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Iaffaldano is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Iaffaldano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arterial Embolism.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group LLC

    100 Provena Way, Suite 103, 
    Bourbonnais, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eyad Alhaj is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Dr. Alhaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Alhaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa F. Derken
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Family Medicine

    27790 W Highway, Ste 37, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Derken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Derken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vertigo, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection.

    George Christy
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Christy Cardiology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    George Christy is a Cardiologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Christy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Maen Nusair
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7100, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Maen Anthony Nusair, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interventional cardiology. With over 15 years of experience, he diagnoses and treats complex heart conditions using catheter-based techniques and advanced imaging to support cardiovascular health and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Nusair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Bruce Bergelson
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

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

    Bruce Bergelson, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, brings over 35 years of experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. He is committed to building strong relationships with patients, listening to their concerns and developing treatment plans they feel confident about. Dr. Bergelson combines thoughtful care with the latest advances in cardiology to address both urgent and ongoing cardiovascular needs. Dr. Bergelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Sudhir Mungee
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Heartcare Midwest LTD

    5405 N Knoxville Ave, 
    Peoria,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudhir Mungee is a Cardiologist in Peoria,, Illinois. Dr. Mungee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Noel Camba
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology

    Heart Care Centers Of Illinois, SC

    13011 S 104th Ave, 
    Palos Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Noel Camba is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, Illinois. Dr. Camba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Arrhythmias, Heart Murmurs, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Alexian Brothers Specialty Group

    1555 Barrington Rd, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrei Pop is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Pop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Rheumatic Fever, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Heart Care Centers Of Illinois SC

    10260 191st St Ste 102, 
    Mokena,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Stella is a Cardiologist in Mokena,, Illinois. Dr. Stella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Nasal Flaring, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates,, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Firas Barrow is a Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates,, Illinois. Dr. Barrow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Heart & Vascular At Hinsdale

    908 N Elm St, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Ryan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

    Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    When should I see a Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever 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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