Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine

Thoracic Surgery

Rudolph A. Altergott is an expert in the field of Thoracic Surgery. He went to medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He received awards:"West Suburban Living Magazine" and "Fellow (FACS)". Rudolph Altergott is a published MD as well. He has 9 publications published. The latest was: An integrated university emergency medicine - trauma program. Rudolph Altergott accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• An integrated university emergency medicine - trauma program.
• Omental oxyuriasis: case report.
• Spectrum of catecholamine-secreting Tumors of the organ of Zuckerkandl.
• Calcified pancreatic pseudocysts.
• Use of the total artificial Heart and ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplantation.
• The use of the Jarvik-7 total artificial Heart and the Symbion ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplantation.
• Comparison of results after Heart transplantation: mechanically supported versus nonsupported patients.
• Successful use of the total artificial Heart as a bridge to transplantation with no mediastinitis.

Schools

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• Loyola University Of ChicagoStritch School Of Medicine

• Loyola University Med Center

• Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Med

Procedures Preformed

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• Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
• Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
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Conditions Treated

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• Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Ectasia
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• West Suburban Living Magazine
• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• Loyola University
• Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Hospital

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• Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
• Edward Hospital
• Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
• Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
• Presence Resurrection Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1417910803
NPPES Provider LastName		ALTERGOTT
NPPES Provider FirstName		RUDOLPH
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		605151748
NPPES Provider State		IL
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		161.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		79.0
Percent Opioid Claims		49.07

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1417910803
Last Name Of The Provider	ALTERGOTT
First Name Of The Provider	RUDOLPH
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