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Cardiologists Accepting CareFirst in Illinois

126 verified cardiologists in Illinois accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant, and Cardiac Critical Care. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine.

Bradley Knight

Bradley Knight, MD

Chester C. and Deborah M. Cooley Distinguished Professor of Cardiology

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Elizabeth McNally

Elizabeth McNally, MD

Elizabeth J. Ward Professor of Genetic Medicine and Director, Center for Genetic Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Esther Vorovich

Esther Vorovich, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)

Cardiology

Deerfield, IL15+ years
Paul Cremer

Paul Cremer, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Cardiology

Lake Forest, IL15+ years
Akhil Narang

Akhil Narang, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Jyothy Puthumana

Jyothy Puthumana, MD

Professor, Medicine (Cardiology); Director, Interventional Echocardiography

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Jose Nazari

Jose Nazari, MD

Associate Director, Electrophysiology Program

Cardiology

Bannockburn, IL30+ years
Erica Engelstein

Erica Engelstein, M.D.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Cardiology

Oak Park, IL30+ years
James Flaherty

James Flaherty, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Mohammad Kizilbash

Mohammad Kizilbash, MD

Cardiology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
Nausheen Akhter

Nausheen Akhter, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Edgar Carell

Edgar Carell, M.D.

Cardiology

Bolingbrook, IL30+ years
Albert Lin

Albert Lin, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine (Cardiology), Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Jonathan Rich

Jonathan Rich, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt, MD

Cardiology

Cardiology

Winfield, IL30+ years
Lubna Choudhury

Lubna Choudhury, MD

Professor of Medicine-Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Alexandru Chicos

Alexandru Chicos, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine (Cardiology)

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
James Thomas

James Thomas, MD

Professor, Medicine (Cardiology)

Cardiology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Issam Mikati

Issam Mikati, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardiology

Geneva, IL30+ years
Ali Zaidi

Ali Zaidi, MD

Cardiology

Cardiology

Evergreen Park, IL20+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these cardiologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these cardiologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a cardiologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant, and Cardiac Critical Care. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.