Russ J Tonkovic MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1555 Barrington Rd Dob 3 Suite 3200 Hoffman Estates IL, 60169About
Dr. Russ Tonkovic is a cardiologist practicing in Hoffman Estates, IL. Dr. Tonkovic specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Tonkovic also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1983
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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