Dr. James P. Sur, M.D., earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He then finished his fellowships in general cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan Hospitals. A triple board-certified interventionalist and former Brookens Award winner, Dr. Sur specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, carotid stenting, and thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm stent-graft placements.
Dr. James P. Sur, M.D., earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He then finished his fellowships in general cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan Hospitals. A triple board-certified interventionalist and former Brookens Award winner, Dr. Sur specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, carotid stenting, and thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm stent-graft placements.
Dr. James P. Sur, M.D., graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1998. He then received his M.D. from Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine graduating Cum Laude in 2002. At Loyola he was awarded the Loyola Auxiliary Senior Scholarship, was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha Academic Honor Society. Dr. Sur was also awarded the Ralph P. Leischner Memorial Scholarship given to the single senior student who exemplifies "Compassion, Integrity, Enthusiasm and Commitment to Life Long Learning."
After medical school, Dr. Sur completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals. While a resident at the U of C., he was awarded the Norris L. Brookens award by the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Physicians recognizing "The State's Outstanding Resident in Internal Medicine for His Exemplary Dedication to the Medical Profession.
Dr. Sur started his general cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago Hospitals. He then completed his general cardiology fellowship and his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Sur specializes in both coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He currently is performing carotid angiography and stenting. Dr Sur also is trained in the placement of intra-aortic stent grafts for the exclusion of thoracic (TAA) and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). He has experience with the use of adjunctive interventional techniques like intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, orbital and excisional atherectomy as well. In addition, he is trained in the performance and interpretation of both transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, stress testing, and holter monitoring.
Dr. Sur has expertise in the assessment and management of patients with pulmonary hypertension. He conducts research and sees patients as part of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Dr. Sur is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Sur joined Heart Care Centers of Illinois in 2009.

Cares about his patients. Very patient with all the questions and concerns.
Explained everything thoroughly
He is nice and explains everything.
He is very professional, and he listens to what you are saying about any concerns. He cares about you physically and mentally. He is kind and up to date with tests and medication.
Dr Sur is fantastic been with him for many years I couldn’t of found a better person and have complete trust in his ability
Very professional and attentive to your needs. Actually listens to what you have to say, did recommend to other family members.
Dr. Sur is the best. He really cares about the patients health and is proactive with diagnostic tests and action plans to achieve best results.
He is very thorough and explains everything very well.
Takes time. Up to date. Runs on time.
He is kind and compassionate. He is a good listener.