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William Polito, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Elgin, IL, Advocate Christ Medical Center

WilliamFredPolitoMD

Thoracic Surgery • Elgin, IL

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute
    Texas Heart InstituteFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2017 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License Active through 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Society of Thoracic Surgery 2006-Present
  • Member American Medical Association 2006-Present
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • TAVR Heart Procedure Gives 91-Year-Old Her Energy Back
    TAVR Heart Procedure Gives 91-Year-Old Her Energy BackMarch 1st, 2023

Committees

  • member, Pre-operative testing subcommitte/ Presence Resurrection Medical Center 2016 - Present
  • Member, Credentialing Committe Comunity First Medical Center 2013 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. William Polito, Dr. William Polito, MD, Dr. W Polito, Dr. William Fred Polito