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.

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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
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
10 Martin Ave., Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60540-6564
(630) 416-8500 Get directions
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
880 W. Central Rd., Suite 7100
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2379
(224) 735-2937 Get directions
Cardiac Surgery Associates, SC
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 200
Elmhurst, IL 60126-5658
(630) 782-1500 Get directions
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 330
Glenview, IL 60026-1300
(847) 570-2868 Get directions
Medical School
  • 2014
    Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 2020
    General Surgery
    University of Minnesota
Fellowships
  • 2018
    Research
    University of Minnesota
  • 2022
    Thoracic Surgery
    Stanford University Medical Center
Board certifications
  • 2020
    Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
  • 2023
    Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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