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Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD
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Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, IL.
Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD
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Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Downers Grove, IL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, IL.

About

Dr. Altergott graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center.Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Downers Grove, IL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Altergott currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus and Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet. At present, Dr. Altergott received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Altergott's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altergott also speaks Arabic. Dr. Altergott is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Artery Disease
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Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Pericardial Disease
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Defect Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Cardiac Surgery Associates SC
    2650 Warrenville Rd Ste 280, Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 747-4000
  2. 2 Office
    301 Madison St Ste 307, Joliet, IL 60435
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 324-7915
  3. 3 M Kari Interventional Pain Services PLLC
    4480 Utica Ridge Rd Ste 2222, Bettendorf, IA 52722
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (563) 742-3111
  4. 4 Cardiac Surgery Associates
    5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46237
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 851-2331

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Nov 18, 2019
Awesome Surgeon!!!!! He saved my life. Yes there is a chance (2%) you can have a stroke but this was a chance I was willing to take, because without the surgery, days of life left we’re minim.
Jim R in Elwood , IL — Nov 18, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Med
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altergott's profile.

Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Edward Hospital-Main Campus and Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet.

Yes, Dr. Rudolph Altergott, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

    3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL