Dr. Chris Kolyvas
Overview
I have been practicing cardiology for 26 years with my philosophy being to educate, support and encourage patients and their families to be involved in their care. I take time to answer patient's questions about their conditions and treatment options. Many patients I see require invasive procedures and it is important they understand the risks and benefits of these procedures as well as all other noninvasive options to treat their condition such as lifestyle changes and medical interventions. I am available for questions even after patients leave the office. I believe in compassionate and respectful care for patients as if they were my own family.
Dr. Kolyvas is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Necrosis, Angina, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kolyvas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chris Kolyvas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chris Kolyvas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chris Kolyvas by calling their office at 815-740-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chris Kolyvas a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chris Kolyvas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Chris Kolyvas specialize in?
While Dr. Chris Kolyvas is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Chris Kolyvas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chris Kolyvas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Chris Kolyvas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chris Kolyvas accept my insurance?
Dr. Chris Kolyvas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-740-1900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- NecrosisDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kolyvas isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial HypertensionDr. Kolyvas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Kolyvas isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.