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Annabelle (Santos) Volgman, MD, Cardiology, Chicago, IL

Annabelle (Santos) Volgman MD

Cardiology•Chicago, IL

Cardiac Electrophysiology, Preventive Cardiology

Professor, Cardiology, Rush Medical College

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  • 1725 West Harrison StSte 1159Chicago, IL 60612

  • Phone+1 312-942-5020

  • Fax+1 312-942-4039

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Summary

  • Dr. Annabelle (Santos) Volgman is a cardiologist based in Chicago, IL, specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and preventive cardiology. She is the endowed McMullen Eybel Professor for excellence in Clinical Cardiology. She completed her cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and her internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago. Dr. Volgman has been a professor and the Medical Director of the Rush Heart Center for Women at Rush University Medical Center since 1990. Her areas of expertise include heart disease in women, general cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology. She has published multiple articles in esteemed journals, including those on heart disease in women, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular health. Among her honors, she has been recognized by Chicago Magazine and America's Top Doctors and multiple awards from the American Heart Association, WomenHeart, and other national organizations.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2029
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2020
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2019
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Featured Clinical Research III 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
  • Future Hub: Opening Pandora's Box: The Pros and Cons of Direct-to-Consumer Medical Devices 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
  • How Does Ethnicity Impact Cardiometabolic Risk? 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Authored Content

  • The AHA Scientific Sessions: A Perspective from a SpeakerNovember 2023
  • An Internal Dialogue on Closing the GapsSeptember 2020
  • Should Sex Matter When It Comes to High-Intensity Statins?April 2018

Press Mentions

  • ‘We Still Have Work to Do’ to Overcome the Leadership Gender Gap in Medicine
    ‘We Still Have Work to Do’ to Overcome the Leadership Gender Gap in MedicineSeptember 26th, 2025
  • Study Blames Pollution, Unhealthy Diets for Regional Heart Disease Spikes Across Asia
    Study Blames Pollution, Unhealthy Diets for Regional Heart Disease Spikes Across AsiaMay 8th, 2025
  • Heart Stopping Surprises: Causes of Heart Attack & Stroke
    Heart Stopping Surprises: Causes of Heart Attack & StrokeFebruary 4th, 2025

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