About Dr. Aqeel Sandhu,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Aqeel Sandhu and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from King Edward Medical College (Pakistan) in 1987. To date, I have performed approximately 7,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. Read more...

5 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Sandhu

"Wonderful! Five Stars!"

-- William Lang, Mitral Valve, Valve Replacement, 08/02/2024

"Dr. Sandhu is excellent at what he does. He answered our questions in a way that was easily understood. After the shock of learning I needed a valve replacement, I did A LOT of research before choosing to consult with Dr. Sandhu and his team. From our initial meeting with Dr. Sandhu, my wife and I were very confident in him and his abilities. After the procedure, we are very happy we chose him. I am looking forward to the new energy I will have after full recovery.

Dr. Sandhu's bedside manner is simple and to-the-point.

The cardiac ICU at the Northwestern Medicine - McHenry Hospital was great as well! The nurses I had seemed like they actually cared and wanted to help their patients... Not that they had to be there simply for a paycheck. They made my post-procedure experience much less difficult than I anticipated. We have already recommended Dr. Sandhu and the Northwestern Medicine - McHenry to our family and friends (although hoping they don't need them any time soon)."

-- R. Milach, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 06/27/2024

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve repair and replacement
  • Mitral valve repair and replacement
  • Atrial fibrillation (Maze procedure), aortic aneurysms and coronary artery disease

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Aqeel Sandhu, heart surgeon, graduated from King Edward Medical College (Pakistan) in 1987.

After medical school, Dr. Sandhu completed a General Surgery Residency at Harlem Hospital Center, an affiliate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, in 2002. Dr. Sandhu also completed a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, in 2000.

To further his specialties in cardiac surgery, Dr. Sandhu completed an Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in 2002.

Dr. Sandhu is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Aqeel Sandhu, MD

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The office of Dr. Sandhu is located at 4309 Medical Center Drive, Suite A200, McHenry, IL 60050. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Page last updated: November 5, 2024