Seeking an exceptional, board-certified Cardiac Surgeon with interests in adult cardiac surgery, with a focus on coronary artery disease and structural heart disease, including surgical and trans-catheter aortic valve replacement. to join our dynamic cardiovascular surgery team in northern Illinois.

Seeking a candidate who have the desire and passion to help build a robust cardiothoracic surgery service line in northern Illinois. You will have the full support of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in this endeavor.

This position will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. a rewarding practice in the heart of the Midwest alongside a strong oncology program with over 70% of the market share

Seeking a BE/BC Thoracic Surgeon to support expansion and growth of a strong oncology program.

Will work closely with pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology

Robotic surgery and ION experience required

Academic appointments available with University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford.

Procedures:

Surgical ablations (MAZE or Modified MAZE procedures, pulmonary vein isolation Occasionally, epicardial pacer wire when Cardiology can’t get a transvenous wire in; and  places Temporary pacer wires. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Heart valve repair or replacement? We have an Impella device, but not a true VAD. 

About Hospital:

300+ bed hospital plus four-story Heart Hospital Five state-of-the-art digital cath labs Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Excellence: Recipient of the HealthGrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery Five-Star Rated for Coronary Bypass Surgery Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Services Best Rated in the Region for Cardiac Surgery Only Hospital in the Region to receive the HealthGrades Specialty Excellence Award for Cardiac Surgery