Cardiology
Joseph Marek, MD
Senior Medical Director, Cardiopulmonary Services
Downers Grove, IL
Dr. Joseph C. Marek, MD, is a clinical cardiologist with over 50 years of experience specializing in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, sports cardiology, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and echocardiography. He treats conditions including cardiomegaly, heart valve failure, and hypertension, serving adult patient populations through comprehensive cardiac screening and management. As Senior Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Advocate Medical Group and Founder and Medical
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (MD, 1975)
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Internal Medicine, 1977-1979)
- Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease, 1979-1981)
Peer Recognition
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Parent Heart Watch — Hero for Young Hearts Founder’s Award
2011
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Conditions & Treatments
Pulmonary HypertensionCardiac Critical CareValve DiseaseMyocardial Infarction
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Health Care
- Edward Hospital
- Edward Hospital-Main Campus
- Elmhurst Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
50+ years in practice