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Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD

Accepting New Patients

(282 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: tilt table test, heart stent placement, complex coronary interventions, and more.

301 N. Madison Street
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 740-1900

Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Joliet, IL specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ascension, Duly Health and Care, Ascension Saint Joseph -Joliet and DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

301 N. Madison Street
Joliet, IL 60435

Address:

668 Cedar Crossings Drive
New Lenox, IL 60451

Some issues Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

ambulatory monitoring	17
angioplasty	144
cardiac procedures	884
catheterization	404
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	1994
hospital care	1907
inpatient care	1908
minimally invasive procedures	403
stent placement (stenting)	143
stress testing	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	383
vascular procedures	186

**Gender**
Male	1209
Female	1264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2119
Black	232
Hispanic	92
Asian	15
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	808
From 75 to 84	912
85 and over	486
Less than 65	267

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	12
angioplasty	124
cardiac procedures	829
catheterization	344
diagnostic procedures	160
doctor visit	2091
hospital care	2114
inpatient care	2102
minimally invasive procedures	343
outpatient care	12
stent placement (stenting)	123
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	446
vascular procedures	156

**Gender**
Male	1393
Female	1628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2565
Black	268
Hispanic	147
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	976
From 75 to 84	997
85 and over	675
Less than 65	373

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	11
angioplasty	166
cardiac procedures	861
catheterization	440
diagnostic procedures	193
doctor visit	2006
hospital care	2382
inpatient care	2354
minimally invasive procedures	452
outpatient care	28
stent placement (stenting)	165
stress testing	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	366
vascular procedures	225

**Gender**
Male	2328
Female	2360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4062
Black	370
Hispanic	186
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1658
From 75 to 84	1586
85 and over	916
Less than 65	528

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	18
angioplasty	144
cardiac procedures	842
catheterization	385
diagnostic procedures	171
doctor visit	2025
hospital care	2227
inpatient care	2228
minimally invasive procedures	384
nursing home care	12
stent placement (stenting)	143
stress testing	37
tilt table test	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	402
vascular procedures	180

**Gender**
Male	1137
Female	1171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2005
Black	184
Hispanic	87
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	817
From 75 to 84	768
85 and over	464
Less than 65	259

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	21
angioplasty	112
blood draw	179
cardiac procedures	805
catheterization	345
diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	1739
hospital care	1762
inpatient care	1763
lab tests	753
minimally invasive procedures	344
preventive care	86
stent placement (stenting)	111
stress testing	45
thyroid function tests	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	394
vascular procedures	175

**Gender**
Male	922
Female	892

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1557
Black	146
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	646
85 and over	360
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	22
angioplasty	98
blood draw	152
cardiac procedures	1014
catheterization	326
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	1612
hospital care	1672
inpatient care	1659
lab tests	722
minimally invasive procedures	325
outpatient care	13
preventive care	80
stent placement (stenting)	97
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	633
vascular procedures	177

**Gender**
Male	1268
Female	1242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2126
Black	224
Hispanic	109
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	917
From 75 to 84	870
85 and over	468
Less than 65	255

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	17
angioplasty	114
blood draw	163
cardiac procedures	933
catheterization	373
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	1630
hospital care	1539
inpatient care	1527
lab tests	651
minimally invasive procedures	372
outpatient care	12
preventive care	92
stent placement (stenting)	139
stress testing	40
thyroid function tests	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	503
vascular procedures	174

**Gender**
Male	1248
Female	1246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2122
Black	205
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	873
From 75 to 84	869
85 and over	498
Less than 65	254

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	13
angioplasty	72
blood draw	166
cardiac procedures	738
catheterization	244
diagnostic procedures	114
doctor visit	1326
hospital care	1435
inpatient care	1436
lab tests	645
minimally invasive procedures	243
preventive care	106
stent placement (stenting)	95
stress testing	20
thyroid function tests	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	461
vascular procedures	110

**Gender**
Male	1171
Female	1229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2045
Black	198
Hispanic	113
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	833
From 75 to 84	849
85 and over	472
Less than 65	246

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	11
angioplasty	148
blood draw	219
cardiac procedures	1792
catheterization	421
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	2553
emergency care	11
hospital care	2522
inpatient care	2507
lab tests	1008
minimally invasive procedures	420
outpatient care	15
preventive care	125
stent placement (stenting)	173
stress testing	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	1266
vascular procedures	194

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Joliet, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and lab tests.

ambulatory monitoring	15
angioplasty	124
blood draw	175
cardiac procedures	971
catheterization	366
diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	1887
emergency care	11
hospital care	1951
inpatient care	1942
lab tests	756
minimally invasive procedures	367
nursing home care	12
outpatient care	16
preventive care	97
stent placement (stenting)	132
stress testing	45
thyroid function tests	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	540
vascular procedures	178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1067
Female	1103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	182
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1860
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	94
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	749
85 and over	433
Less than 65	234
65 to 74	752

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Cancer	11
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Ascension

Duly Health and Care

Ascension Saint Joseph -Joliet

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 282 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Joliet, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$863 CTO $774	Vascular Access $53	WOLVERINE $22	LUX DX $14
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$490 Tandem Life kit $490
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$439 ENTRESTO $439
Amgen Inc.	$298 Repatha $40	Corlanor $22	$236
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$216 MULTAQ $124	PRALUENT $92
Other	$2,364 VERQUVO $158	ELIQUIS $152	Impella $111	SAMSCA $111	ZETIA $111	Other $1,721

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,874
Travel and Lodging	$1,134
Education	$437
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$225

Research Payments

Dr. Chris Kolyvas, MD has received 18 research payments totaling $45,001.

Biography

Dr. Chris Kolyvas is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Kolyvas (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Greek. He is especially interested in pain, aspiration, and coronary artery disease. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ascension, and Duly Health and Care. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Kolyvas attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Kolyvas's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His practice in Joliet, IL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.