William J Gries M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
800 Bie Suite G01 Elk Grove Village IL, 60007About
Dr. William Gries is a cardiologist practicing in Elk Grove Village, IL. Dr. Gries 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. Gries also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1987
Loyola Stitch School of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Awards
- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
- US News Top Doctor
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Loyola University Medical Center - Maywood, IL
- Loyola University Med Center
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