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Dr. Joseph Stella
Heart Care Centers of Illinois
Cardiology
Palos Park, Mokena
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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5.0
154 Ratings
73 Comments
Dr. Joseph Stella, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at Loyola University. He then finished his fellowships in cardiology and advanced interventional cardiology at the same institution. A board-certified interventionalist and former Chief Fellow, Dr. Stella specializes in complex coronary artery disease. Joining HCCI in 2001, he utilizes his global clinical research expertise as a premier pioneer and the world’s foremost expert on Bivalirudin for acute heart attacks.
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5.0
154 Ratings
73 Comments
Dr. Joseph Stella, M.D., earned his medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at Loyola University. He then finished his fellowships in cardiology and advanced interventional cardiology at the same institution. A board-certified interventionalist and former Chief Fellow, Dr. Stella specializes in complex coronary artery disease. Joining HCCI in 2001, he utilizes his global clinical research expertise as a premier pioneer and the world’s foremost expert on Bivalirudin for acute heart attacks.
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HCCI: Mokena Clinic
10260 West 191st Street
Suite 102
Mokena, IL 60448
Suite 102
Mokena, IL 60448
HCCI: Palos Park Clinic
13011 S. 104th Ave.
Suite 100
Palos Park, IL 60464
Suite 100
Palos Park, IL 60464
Dr. Joseph Stella, M.D., graduated from Illinois Benedictine College where he was selected for membership in the Tri-Beta Biologic Honor Society. He received his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988. Dr. Stella completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine and his Cardiology Fellowship at Loyola University. He then completed two additional years of training in Interventional Cardiology at Loyola University. In addition, he was elected Chief Cardiology fellow at Loyola University from 1994 to 1995.
Dr. Stella has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Medical Center. He specializes in interventional cardiology and has a particular interest in the treatment of advanced and complex coronary artery disease.
Dr. Stella has participated as a principal investigator in numerous national and international trials pertaining to acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), the use of coronary stents, and the devices used to treat advanced coronary artery disease. He published the first paper in the world describing the use of Bivalirudin for acute heart attacks and has been recognized as the World's expert pertaining to the use of this drug. Dr. Stella has presented his data regarding this drug at Cardiology conferences all over the United States and Europe.
In addition, Dr. Stella has been elected as a faculty member of the prestigious TCT Conference on numerous occasions. There are approximately 500 physicians elected from all over the world who are faculty members. They present data and instruct approximately 14,000 Interventional Cardiologists at this conference on the ground-breaking treatments and techniques to treat heart disease.
Dr. Stella is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease with an additional Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology. He is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He joined Heart Care Centers of Illinois in 2001.
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Excellent doctor
He saved my life
He’s great!
Excellent doctor! He really shows me he is in for my health and that is number one. Very fortunate to have a caring doc! Really appreciate him!
Best Doctor who really cares about you!!!
Dr Stella is outstanding as a caring doctor, he is thorough and interested in the patient.
Dr Stella is one of the nicest and caring Doctors I’ve ever met. Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏾
Great Doctor very personal with patients
Dr Stella is a delight! He is kind, calming and very knowledgeable. The appointments are always timely and thorough.
Very careful and personal doctor. Just a great guy.