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Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD
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Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, IL.
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Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Palos Park, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, IL.

About

Dr. Kakavas graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is a Cardiologist in Palos Park, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Kakavas currently practices at Heart Care Centers of Illinois and are affiliated with Palos Community Hospital and Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Kakavas has experience treating conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Atherosclerosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kakavas received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Kakavas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Kakavas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kakavas is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Atherosclerosis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Atherosclerosis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Atherosclerosis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Peripheral Edema
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Disorders
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Venous Compression
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Scleroderma
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Spider Veins
Subacute Endocarditis
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrombosis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Radiofrequency Ablation
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
Vein Ablation

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
  • WellCare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
    Dental
  • Priority Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cofinity
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Dental
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Humana
  • HealthLink
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Medico
  • Assurant Health

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kakavas
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Evanston Hospital
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Presby/St Lukes
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kakavas' profile.

Dr. Kakavas frequently treats the following conditions: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Atherosclerosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital and Silver Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL