The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in Barrington, IL

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors near Barrington, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Barrington, IL. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    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 
     (1.5 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (1.5 miles away)
    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 
     (3.3 miles away)
    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.

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    Timothy V. Votapka
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, SC

    27750 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Votapka is a Thoracic Surgeon in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Votapka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Jack Pinto
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    21481 N. Rand Rd., Cardiology, 
    Kildeer, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack V. Pinto, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interventional cardiology. With more than 25 years of experience, he diagnoses and treats complex heart conditions using catheter-based procedures and advanced imaging techniques to support cardiovascular health and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Pinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    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 
     (7.2 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (11.5 miles away)
    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.

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

    Advocate Heart Institute

    825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (9.4 miles away)
    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.

    Orazio Bartolomeo
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Family Medicine

    O Bartolomeo, MD, SC

    120 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Orazio Bartolomeo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bartolomeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Katherine N. Kamholz
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group

    6000 Garlands Ln, Ste 180, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Kamholz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kamholz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Alexian Brothers Specialty Group

    1555 Barrington Rd, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    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
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates,, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    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
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grunenwald is a Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Grunenwald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Angina.

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

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates,, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bharat Samy is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates,, Illinois. Dr. Samy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Ascension Medical Group Illinois-Heart & Vascular Care Hoffman Estates

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 4250, 
    Hoffman Estates,, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Fraley is a Cardiologist in Hoffman Estates,, Illinois. Dr. Fraley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Rick Jobski
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1632 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rick L. Jobski, MD, a cardiologist and internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides care for adults with a focus on cardiovascular health and preventive medicine. He manages heart disease, chronic conditions and routine health needs with an emphasis on long-term wellness. Dr. Jobski brings decades of clinical experience to his personalized, evidence-based approach. Dr. Jobski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Stephen Zaacks
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1632 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Zaacks, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in interventional cardiology and leads the cardiac catheterization lab at Northwest Community Hospital. He treats patients with acute heart conditions, including heart attacks and cardiogenic shock, and provides ongoing preventive care. Dr. Zaacks combines rapid procedural expertise with long-term management to reduce patients’ future cardiovascular risk through medication and lifestyle changes. Dr. Zaacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Idiopathic Edema, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Ankit Shah
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1632 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ankit Shah is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angina, and Carotid Artery Disease.

    Gilbert Sita
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1632 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilbert A. Sita, MD, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in general and interventional cardiology. With more than three decades of experience, he evaluates and treats heart conditions using both noninvasive and catheter-based techniques to support cardiovascular health and long-term wellness. Dr. Sita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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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 near Barrington, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Barrington, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Barrington, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Barrington, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Barrington, 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 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 near Barrington, 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 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 near Barrington, IL?

    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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