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Peter W Kakavas M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(12)
19001 Old Lagrange Rd Mokena IL, 60448
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4/5

About

Dr. Peter Kakavas is a cardiologist practicing in Mokena, IL. Dr. Kakavas 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. Kakavas also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Sclerotherapy, Vein Disorders, Cardiac Catheterization And More
  • Heart Disease
  • Varicose Veins
  • Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • (Cardiovascular Disease), RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, CHICAGO, IL    1992

Peter W Kakavas M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 19001 Old Lagrange Rd

19001 Old Lagrange Rd -
Mokena, IL 60448
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New patients: 708-478-4224
Fax: 708-478-4033

13011 S 104TH AVE STE 100 -
PALOS PARK, IL 60464
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New patients: 708-274-3278
Fax: 708-274-3299

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kakavas


4.0

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Peter W Kakavas M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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