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About Dr. Melissa Medina,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Melissa Medina and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 2015. To date, I have performed approximately 1,000 cardiac surgeries, of which more than 350 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Read more...

1 Patient Review for
Dr. Medina

"Thank you Dr. Melissa Medina for saving my life while God was guiding your hands. I really appreciate you for making sure your staff took great care of me during my stay at Northwestern Hospital. I'd refer any and everyone to see the cardiologist there and to choose Northwestern Hospital as the Number One Hospital in Illinois. Thanks again Dr. Melissa Medina and Staff."

-- Juanita Young, Aortic Valve, Root Replacement, 08/09/2024

My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve surgery
  • Bicuspid aortic valve disease
  • Aortic aneurysms

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Heart failure / MCS - NRP outcomes, valve intervention post VAD
  • Aortic pathologies

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Melissa Medina, heart surgeon, graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 2015.

After medical school, Dr. Medina completed a residency program at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria in 2020.

Dr. Medina is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Melissa Medina, MD

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The office of Dr. Medina is located at 676 N. St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Video with Dr. Melissa Medina

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Medina in this video:

  • Patient Webinar: 6 Expert Tips For Heart Valve Patients with Drs. Medina, Johnston and Hodges

News & Online References Featuring Dr. Melissa Medina

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Page last updated: February 23, 2025