Dr. William Fred Polito M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr. William Fred Polito M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

4/5(8)
1435 N. Randall Rd. Suite 210 Elgin IL, 60123
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. William Polito is a vascular surgeon practicing in Elgin, IL. Dr. Polito specializes in disorders relating to the cardiothoracic and vascular systems, including coronary artery diseases, heart valve disease, aneurysm disease, lung disease and cancer. This also includes thoracic aortic disease and aneurysms. In addition he cares for the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon, Dr. Polito diagnoses and treats cardiac, thoracic, and vascular diseases and performs vasular, cardiac and thoracic surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues. Cardiac surgery includes coronary bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, treatment of aneurysms, and atrial fibrillation

Education and Training

Medical College of Georgia MD 1994

Arizona Health Sciences Center General Surgery 2004

Texas Heart Institute/MD Anderson Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery 2006

Georgia Regents University Medical

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1994

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS

Provider Details

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Dr. William Fred Polito M.D.
Dr. William Fred Polito M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Coronary Artery diseaseCardiac vascular diseaseThoracic disease and cancerAortic aneurysms including thoracic and abdominal endovascular repairs

Treatments

  • Aorta Surgery, Atrial Fibrillation, Endovascular Surgery And More
  • Heart Disease
  • Lung Cancer
  • Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons  
  • American College of Surgeons  
  • American Medical Association  

Fellowships

  • Texas Heart Institute, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery    2006

Dr. William Fred Polito M.D.'s Practice location

1435 N. Randall Rd. Suite 210 -
Elgin, IL 60123
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New patients: 847-695-1620

1435 N RANDALL RD STE 210 -
ELGIN, IL 60123
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Fax: 888-990-2186

Practice At 7447 W Talcott Ave Suite 512

7447 W Talcott Ave Suite 512 -
Chicago, IL 60631
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Patient Experience with Dr. Polito


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