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Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD

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Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Barrington, IL.
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Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Barrington, IL
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35 years of experience
Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Barrington, IL.

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Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Barrington, IL and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Northwest Cardiology Associates and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital. Dr. Fortsas has experience treating conditions like Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and First Degree Heart Block among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fortsas received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fortsas also speaks Greek. Dr. Fortsas is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Stenosis
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
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    Blue Print PPO
    BlueCare Direct HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Cardiology Associates Sc
    400 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 382-4600
  2. 2 Sanjukta Mitra MD
    633 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL 60050
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 344-0621
  3. 3 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL 60010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 842-4270
  4. 4 Advocate Medical Group Crystal Lake Oncology
    525 E Congress Pkwy Ste 120, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 206-5700

Patient Satisfaction

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4.4
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Mar 25, 2016
Dr. Fortsas is a very warm and caring physician, he invites questions and takes time to explain and confirm understanding. His warmth generates the feeling that he cares about my total well being and not just my heart health.
Nori Tanabe in Woodstock, IL — Mar 25, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fortsas' profile.

Dr. Fortsas frequently treats the following conditions: Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and First Degree Heart Block. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Ascension Alexian Brothers

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL