Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine

Loyola Medicine was named to Becker's Hospital Review list of "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs." Mamdouh Bakhos, MD, leads an integrated clinical team of renowned heart valve experts sought by patients across the region.

Patients, their families and friends should know that Loyola receives the highest rating (three stars) from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), which reports heart surgery outcomes to the public for the benefit of patients. This signifies Loyola’s commitment to providing the best care for surgeries of the heart, lung, esophagus and other procedures within the chest.

Specialists in Traditional & Non-Invasive Valve Therapy

Loyola Medicine's heart valve program excels in simple, complex and high-risk cases. Loyola’s Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine is a high-volume center with a collaborative team, leveraging skills across disciplines—cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and imaging.

From traditional open heart procedures to minimally invasive approaches to next-generation technologies, Loyola's goal is to achieve the safest and best outcome for our patients.

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Meet Our Heart Valve Specialists

Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine has assembled a special team of heart valve specialists that are committed to getting patients the best results. Our team consists of many leading surgeons and cardiologists that you can learn more about by clicking the links below:


Dr. Mamdouh Bakhos

Dr. Smit Vasaiwala

Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz

Dr. Mark Rabbat

Dr. John J. Lopez

Dr. Michael Tuchek

Dr. Fred Leya

Dr. Verghese Mathew

Dr. Bruce E. Lewis

Dr. R. Anthony Perez-Tamayo

Dr. Edwin McGee

Our Patients Say

"Dr. Mamdouh Bakhos is one of the best surgeons in the Chicago area. Everyone spoke highly of him with a respect that borders on awe. Dr. Bakhos has a great bedside manner, very confident and all inclusive. ... Read more.

Have A Question? Call Edyta at (888) 849-7938

Hi, my name is Edyta Milan and I am the heart valve clinic coordinator for Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine.

To help our patients, I oversee each patient encounter at Loyola, which includes evaluation, management and clinical operations. I am passionate about getting each patient the best and safest outcome.

I also help patients get educated about their valvular disorder, their options for therapy and their recovery. Please call me with any questions you might have at (888) 849-7938.

Best regards,
Edyta Read more.

Clinical References For Our Patients

To help you learn more about Loyola Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, here are references for you:

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Our hospital is located at 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois. For driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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