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Dr. Thomas Shula, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*
3.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Shula, MD

Dr. Thomas Shula, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Rockford, IL. They specialize in Pediatric Cardiology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Cgh Medical Center, Fhn Memorial Hospital, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Rochelle Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shula an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Shula works at Practice in Rockford, IL with other offices in Sycamore, IL, Sterling, IL and Mendota, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Shula's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cardiovascular Institute At Osf LLC
    444 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-5600
  2. 2
    Office
    2540 Hauser Ross Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-5600
  3. 3
    Renal Trmt Ctr Dba Whiteside Dialysis
    2600 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-5600
  4. 4
    Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
    1401 E 12th St, Mendota, IL 61342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 227-5600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
  • Cgh Medical Center
  • Fhn Memorial Hospital
  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
  • Rochelle Community Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Heart Murmur
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Chest Pain
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
First Degree Heart Block
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Nuclear Stress Testing
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    About Dr. Thomas Shula, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1760486245
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas Shula, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shula is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shula has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shula has seen patients for Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shula on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Shula. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shula.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shula, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shula appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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