
Overview
David R. Stern, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Lake Barrington near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stern delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Stern works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Dr. Stern is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Stern is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
27750 W Il Route 22, Ste 100, Barrington, IL 60010
4400 W 95th St, Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David R. Stern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David R. Stern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David R. Stern by calling their office at 847-816-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David R. Stern a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David R. Stern is classified as an Advanced expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. David R. Stern specialize in?
While Dr. David R. Stern is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. David R. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. David R. Stern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-816-3000 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
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Stern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Stern isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Stern isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.


