Overview
Patroklos S. Pappas, MD, is an independent heart surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Oak Lawn near Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatic Fever, Aortic Dissection, Necrosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Pappas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4400 W 95th St, Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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. Patroklos S. Pappas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas by calling their office at 708-346-4040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas a top-rated expert for Rheumatic Fever?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatic Fever, 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. Patroklos S. Pappas specialize in?
While Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rheumatic Fever, Aortic Dissection, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatic Fever. You can view a list of Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas accept my insurance?
Dr. Patroklos S. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-346-4040 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.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Heart TransplantDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- NecrosisDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.