Brian Patrick Shortal MD
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Physician
2151 Waukegan Rd.Suite 100Bannockburn, IL 60015
Fax+1 847-267-1429
Overview of Dr. Shortal
Dr. Brian Shortal is a cardiology specialist based in Bannockburn, IL, with subspecialties in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and preventive cardiology. He completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego between 2001 and 2004 and graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. His expertise encompasses general cardiology, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, sports cardiology, and preventive measures. Dr. Shortal has authored notable publications in esteemed journals such as Circulation and Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology focusing on cardiovascular imaging and plaque stabilization, among other topics. These works have garnered significant citations from the medical community. His credentials include certifications from CMS Meaningful Use and he holds the title of Fellow from the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001 - 2004
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1996
University of Notre DameBS, Preprofessional Studies, Cum Laude, 1988 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2029
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Public Health Data Reporter, Medical Research Analytics and Informatics Alliance (MRAIA), 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsVariability in adequacy of ventilation during transport of cardiac surgery patients: a cohort study.R. Rajasekaram, Michael C. Reade, B. Shortal, Graeme K Hart, M. Shaw
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2011-05-01 - 3 citationsCatheter-induced vasospasm of both the right external iliac and right coronary arteries during coronary angiography.Brian Shortal, Ehtisham Mahmud, Sotirios Tsimikas
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 2005-10-01 - 56 citationsReduced In Vivo Aortic Uptake of Radiolabeled Oxidation-Specific Antibodies Reflects Changes in Plaque Composition Consistent With Plaque StabilizationMichael Torzewski, Peter X. Shaw, Kyoo-Rok Han, Brian Shortal, Karl J. Lackner
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2004-12-01
Press Mentions
Careful with the Snow-Shoveling, Physician AdvisesFebruary 8th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
BCBS Illinois PPO
BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
Cofinity PPO
Coventry Health Care PPO PlatinumCoventry Missouri - HMO/POS
HealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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