About Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from University of Maryland Medical School in 1998. To date, I have performed approximately 1,500 cardiac surgeries, of which 1,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Read more...

56 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Malaisrie

Patient Review of Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie

"Nine weeks after surgery, I've come so far. I'm already walking 2 miles and back to my daily life. God, bless my surgeon Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie and the Northwestern team!"

-- Janis Kielbasa, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, 12/28/2011

"Dr. Malaisrie was thoughtful and took the time to explain the various options available, including the long term implications of each options. Ultimately, he helped me find the option that best fit my immediate needs and longer-term lifestyle goals."

-- Eric Stroud, Aortic Valve, Ross Procedure, 01/26/2024

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Transcatheter aortic valve implantation and minimally-invasive aortic valve replacement
  • Valve sparing aortic root replacement and bicuspid valve repair
  • Minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery (port access)

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Marfan Syndrome and related connective tissue disorders
  • Bicuspid aortic valve disease
  • Aortic aneurysms; Aortic dissections

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie, heart surgeon, graduated from University of Maryland Medical School in 1998.

After medical school, Dr. Malaisrie completed a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in 2006 and a Fellowship in Heart and Lung Transplantation at Stanford University in 2007.

Dr. Malaisrie is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie, MD

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Malaisrie, you can:

  • Call (888) 535-6197 right now
  • Request an appointment by clicking here.

The office of Dr. Malaisrie is located at 675 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 60611. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Videos with Dr. S. Chris Malaisrie

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Malaisrie in these videos:

  • TAVR Patient Success Story: Jean Frank
  • Heart Surgery Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic: 8 Facts to Know
  • Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Tom's Patient Success Story
  • Patient Webinar: SAVR or TAVR with Dr. Chris Malaisrie
  • John Pascarella, Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patient, Benefits from 4D MRI
  • Transcatheter "Valve-in-Valve" Procedures: New Insights from Dr. Chris Malaisrie
  • Aortic Valve Reconstruction: Patient Advantages for Keeping Your Own Heart Valve Tissue
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Page last updated: February 17, 2024