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Dr. Brian Shortal, MD

Cardiology* Age 54
Dr. Brian Shortal, MD
4.8 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Gurnee, IL.
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Dr. Brian Shortal, MD

Cardiology* Age 54
Gurnee, IL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Gurnee, IL.

About

Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Gurnee, IL and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego.They currently practice at Comprehensive Care Center and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Evanston Hospital. Dr. Shortal has experience treating conditions like Hypertension, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Aortic Ectasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shortal received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shortal is board certified in Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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

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Mar 06, 2024
More than a top-notch cardiologist: Dr. Shortal is actually interested in you as a person. He is patient, caring, informative, cheerful, and your committed advocate for cardiology challenges. If more people were like Dr. Shortal, the world would be a better place.
David Pritchard — Mar 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Shortal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shortal's profile.

Dr. Shortal frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertension, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation and Aortic Ectasia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Shortal, MD holds board certification in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL