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Dr. Pat Pappas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Pat Pappas, MD
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Dr. Pat Pappas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL.
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Dr. Pat Pappas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Pat Pappas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL.

About

Dr. Pappas graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Norhtwestern Mem Hospital. Dr. Pat Pappas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Oak Lawn, IL and has 42 years experience. Dr. Pappas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Christ Medical Center, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Palos Community Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, Rush Copley Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Swedish Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and Saint Alexius Medical Center. Dr. Pappas has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pappas received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Pappas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Pappas also speaks Greek. Dr. Pappas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Transplant
Mitral Valve Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Truncus Arteriosus
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lung Surgery
Mitral Valve Repair
Needle Aponeurotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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4.2
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Sep 07, 2023
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!!! Simply the best!!!
Eddie P. — Sep 07, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Norhtwestern Mem Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Norhtwestern Mem Hospital
    1990
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pat Pappas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pappas' profile.

Dr. Pappas frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pat Pappas, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Christ Medical Center, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Palos Community Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, Rush Copley Medical Center, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Swedish Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital and Saint Alexius Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Pat Pappas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

    5101 Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, IL

  • Rush Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL

  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL