Ali A. Valika
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Ali A. Valika

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
Downers Grove, IL 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, 
Downers Grove, IL 

Overview

Ali Valika is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Valika is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology

Fellowships

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant

Hospital Affiliations

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Edward Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
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  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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CareFirst
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Essence Healthcare
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Zing Health
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Locations

Advocate Heart Institute
3825 Highland Ave, Ste 400, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Other Locations
Good Samaritan Hospital Chf Clinic
3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Advocate Heart Institute
Naperville, IL 60563

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF Study
Randomized Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Multi-center, Non-randomized, Single Arm Open Label Study of 620 Subjects Receiving the OPTIMIZER Smart With CCM Therapy as Standard of Care
A Prospective, Multi-center, Non-randomized, Single Arm Open Label Study of 620 Subjects Receiving the OPTIMIZER Smart With CCM Therapy as Standard of Care
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Hemodynamic-GUIDEd Management of Heart Failure
Hemodynamic-GUIDEd Management of Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PH-COPD)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Adaptive Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled Treprostinil in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PH-COPD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 24, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Inhaled treprostinil solution
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Open Label, Controlled Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Furoscix On-Body Infusor vs Continued Medical Therapy for Worsening Heart Failure
A Multicenter, Randomized, Open Label, Controlled Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Furoscix On-Body Infusor vs Continued Medical Therapy for Worsening Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: Furoscix Infusor
Study Phase: Phase 2
Sensible Medical Innovations (Noninvasive) Lung fLuid Status Monitor Allows rEducing Readmission Rate of Heart Failure Patients- a Randomized Controlled Study
Sensible Medical Innovations (Noninvasive) Lung fLuid Status Monitor Allows rEducing Readmission Rate of Heart Failure Patients- a Randomized Controlled Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 29, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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9 Total Publications

Hemodynamic Profiles during Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation: Risk Stratification in Chronic HFrEF.
Hemodynamic Profiles during Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation: Risk Stratification in Chronic HFrEF.
Journal: Journal of cardiac failure
Published: June 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali A. Valika

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Is Dr. Ali A. Valika a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali A. Valika is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ali A. Valika specialize in?

While Dr. Ali A. Valika is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ali A. Valika participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ali A. Valika has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Ali A. Valika's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ali A. Valika accept my insurance?

Dr. Ali A. Valika accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-719-4799 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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