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Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD
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Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Maywood, IL.
Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD
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Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 57
Maywood, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Maywood, IL.

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Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Maywood, IL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Loyola University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Perez-Tamayo received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Perez-Tamayo also speaks Spanish. Dr. Perez-Tamayo is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Valve Disease
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Foster G. Mcgaw Hospital
    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
  2. 2 St. Joseph Physician Network
    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 208, Mishawaka, IN 46545
  3. 3 Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    5000 S 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141

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May 16, 2018
Doctor Perez-Tamayo was very confident of his skills and the procedures I faced. His knowledge was very comforting and if I had to put my life in someone’s hands I am glad they were his.
Daniel Pumfery — May 16, 2018
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Care Philosophy
  • I believe in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative fashion. This collaboration includes the patients and their families, and I build this by taking all the time necessary to explain the indications, risks, and benefits of every intervention. I am easy to contact 24/7.

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Biography
  • Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Maywood, IL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1990. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Perez-Tamayo's profile.

Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ruheri Perez-Tamayo, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL