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Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD

Cardiology
4.4 (24)
Map Pin Small Barrington, IL
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34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD

Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Barrington, IL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from ROSS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & VETERINARY MEDICINE and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Dr. Fortsas works at Northwest Cardiology Associates in Barrington, IL with other offices in McHenry, IL and Crystal Lake, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease and Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fortsas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwest Cardiology Associates Sc
    400 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 382-4600
  2. 2
    Midwest Endocrinology & Diabetes Care Center
    633 Ridgeview Dr, McHenry, IL 60050 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 344-0621
  3. 3
    Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL 60010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 842-4270
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Advocate Medical Group Crystal Lake Oncology
    525 E Congress Pkwy Ste 120, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 206-5700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital
  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

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    4.4
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    About Dr. Michael Fortsas, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
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    NPI Number
    • 1497764518
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ROSS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE & VETERINARY MEDICINE
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Fortsas has seen patients for Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease and Hypertension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fortsas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Fortsas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fortsas.

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