Dr. Brian Shortal, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 55
Cardiology*
Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a cardiologist in Gurnee, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. He specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and more.
Comprehensive Care Center
7900 Rollins Rd Gurnee, IL 60031Hospital Highlight
Dr. Shortal is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Shortal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Shortal specializes in the areas of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Nuclear Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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| 2 Star | 7% | 7% |
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care philosophy
Dr. Shortal's Top 5 Areas of Expertise: 1) Preventive Cardiology; 2) Cardiac (Heart) Catheterization; 3) Hypertension (High Blood Pressure); 4) Nuclear cardiology; 5) Cardiac (Heart) Arrhythmias.Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
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Naval Medical Center San Diego
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Naval Medical Center San Diego
Residency Hospital, 2001Naval Medical Center San Diego
Internship Hospital, 1997Emory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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Learn more about medical license public record checkPreferential Uptake of Radiolabeled Oxidation Specific Antibodies in Lipid-Rich vs. Collagen-Rich Lesions: Implications for Noninvasive Imaging of Vulnerable Plaques, 2003
In vivo uptake of radiolabeled MDA2, an oxidation-specific monoclonal antibody, provides an accurate ex vivo measure of atherosclerotic lesions rich in oxidized lipids and is highly sensitive to their regression, 2000
Broken Heart Syndrome, 02/2008
Matters of the Heart, 02/2008
North Shore Connection, 01/2012
Lights..Camera..Cath Lab, 01/2008
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Results in Acute Increases in Oxidized Phospholipids and Lipoprotein(a): Short-Term and Long-Term Immunologic Responses to Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein, 2004
Catheter-induced Vasospasm of Both the Right External Iliac and Right Coronary Arteries During Coronary Angiography, 2005
Locations
Comprehensive Care Center
Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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