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Dr. Brian Shortal, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (14)
Map Pin Small Gurnee, IL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Shortal, MD

Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Gurnee, IL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiology. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Evanston Hospital. Dr. Shortal, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Patients rated Dr. Shortal an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Shortal works at Comprehensive Care Center in Gurnee, IL with other offices in Bannockburn, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertension, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Aortic Ectasia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shortal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NorthShore Medical Group
    7900 Rollins Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 444-5300
  2. 2
    North Shore Cardiologists Sc
    2151 Waukegan Rd Ste 100, Bannockburn, IL 60015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 615-1100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Advocate Condell Medical Center
  • Evanston Hospital

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Hypertension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Lipid Disorders
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Anxiety
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Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atrophic Vaginitis
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Boil
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Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
First Degree Heart Block
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Block
Heart Valve Diseases
Hyperkalemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nausea
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Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Subacute Endocarditis
Swine Flu
Takayasu's Arteritis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Imaging
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1356331961
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    Residency
    Internship
    • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Shortal has seen patients for Hypertension, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Aortic Ectasia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shortal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Shortal. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shortal.

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