About Kevin Goodwin, MD
Kevin Goodwin, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in complex cardiac procedures, including valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery and coronary artery bypass grafting. His training spans biomedical engineering, medical ethics and advanced cardiac surgery, with experience from institutions such as Stanford and the University of Michigan. Dr. Goodwin brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating aortic, mitral, tricuspid and coronary disease, integrating clinical expertise with a commitment to patient education and thoughtful surgical planning.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to treat every patient like I would a family member or friend.
Care philosophy
When patients come in for a heart surgery consultation, it is as important to inform them about their condition as it is to discuss the treatment options available. Proper education empowers individuals to make life-altering decisions. My goal is to have conversations grounded in evidence-based practices and to deliver high-quality surgical care tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.
Overview
- Gender Male
- Personal interests Family time, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Golfing, Travel
Conditions treated (17)
- Aorta and aortic root aneurysms
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Aortic valve regurgitation
- Atrial fibrillation
- Coronary artery disease
- Infective endocarditis
- Mitral valve stenosis
- Mitral valve regurgitation
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Tricuspid valve stenosis
- Tricuspid valve regurgitation
- Type A aortic dissection
- Mitral valve disease
- Aortic valve disease
- Aortic valve enlargement
- Tricuspid valve disease
Procedures performed (11)
- Aorta and aortic root replacement
- Aortic valve repair and replacement
- Aortic annular root enlargement
- Atrial fibrillation surgical ablation (MAZE)
- Minimally invasive atrial fibrillation ablation and left atrial appendage clip (Convergent procedure)
- Complex multi-valve and redo operations
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Mitral valve repair and replacement
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
Naperville, IL 60540-6564
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2379
Elmhurst, IL 60126-5658
Glenview, IL 60026-1300
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2014Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
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2020General SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota
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2018ResearchUniversity of Minnesota
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2022Thoracic SurgeryStanford University Medical Center
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2020SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
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2023Thoracic & Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery

