Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 61
Cardiology*
Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is a cardiologist in Palos Park, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
Heart Care Centers of Illinois
13011 S 104th Ave Ste 100 Palos Park, IL 60464Accepting new patients
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Dr. Kakavas is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital New Lenox, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Kakavas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kakavas specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Peter Kakavas, MD is a cardiologist in Palos Park, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Rush Presby/st Lukes
Fellowship HospitalEvanston Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1990Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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Heart Care Centers of Illinois
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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