Dr. Joseph Stella, DO

Cardiology*MaleAge 62

Cardiology*

Dr. Joseph Stella, DO is a cardiologist in Palos Park, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University in 1988. He specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Joseph Stella, DO

Heart Care Centers of Illinois

13011 S 104th Ave Ste 100 Palos Park, IL 60464
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Stella is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Stella 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 Expertise
    Dr. Stella specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Stella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stella

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Linda B. – Nov 26, 2024
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John W. Wolff – Oct 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Jen – Apr 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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SuzanneRN – Sep 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Gloria J. Yorke – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Gail E Raucci – Aug 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2021
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5 people found this helpful
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John Wolff – Sep 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Drew – Feb 02, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

``I practice an aggressive yet compassionate style of cardiology and specialize in treating difficult cases. I treat my patients as if they were my family members...``
  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Midwestern University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Stella is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Dr. Joseph Stella, only cardiologist from the United States, speaks at symposium in Sweden on several clinical trials he has pioneered., 7/26/2007

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Locations

Heart Care Centers of Illinois

Heart Care Centers of Illinois SC13011 S 104th Ave Ste 100 Palos Park, IL 60464
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd
    New Lenox, IL 60451
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

    150 W High St
    Morris, IL 60450

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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