Anita W. Asgar, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine - 1999
Residency:: Memorial University of Newfoundland - 2002
Fellowships:: Dalhousie University - 2005

Montreal University - 2007

Languages Spoken

French

Board Certifications

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada* - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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130 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

66 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Extremely skilled cardiologist, highly personable, and a real leader in her field.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She lead thr team and did the work on my heart and decided no work was necessary. Wow!!

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Cath lab nursing and medical staff are superb.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She explained everything in detail and did not rush us.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Superb physician

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January 28, 2026

5.0

The procedure went smoothly from my perspective. I had confidence in the team.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

She has a great bedside manner. She explains disease processes and procedures well l. As well as answers all questions.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

She's know's her job! I asked if she was going to talk to me after procedure and she did. Hearing from a doctor is very appreciative regardless of the statements direction.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

She explained what was going on with me and I understood she the time out.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Like the way she explained things to me

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January 19, 2026

5.0

This showed me that the Cardiologist team were interested strongly in my well being

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January 13, 2026

5.0

This the first time I met her and I was very uneasy of what she was going to tell me. She just calmed me down and explained everything very throughly. I was very at ease after my visit. I couldn't believe how nice she and thoroughly she was. One of the nicest doctors I have ever met.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Very thorough in the Telehealth visit and answered all of my questions.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

No pain, groin wounds healing

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, a good listener, and a person who emitted great knowledge and passion

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December 20, 2025

5.0

So far we just had conversations with her she's gaining my trust. She's confident this upcoming surgery will help.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Listens well and provides guidance.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

I am very grateful for having Dr Asgar as my doctor. I think she did a wonderful job with my surgery and will recommend her and request her for anything in the future.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

I believe her to be at the top of her field and she shows genuine concern for my wellbeing. She made a very big difference in my overall health and outlook on life. She is very personable and engaging but seems to tell like it is - her candor is what makes her a great doctor. I hope that she remains at NMH for a very long time.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Calm, listens well, methodical in assessing the situation from a patient's view point. Feel confident I'm in good hands!

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November 30, 2025

5.0

I have only had a zoom call with Dr. Asgar so far but that went well and I should be scheduled for another zoom when she receives information from a mitral valve manufacturer.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Made me feel very comfortable when I was talking to her and describe the entire procedure that has to be done

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She is amazing.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

I was given a thorough update of the procedure.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Asgar, is very smart and understands the concerns of her patients; she inspires confidence because of her deep experiences and involvement with all aspects of non-invasive cardiac care. My wife and I both felt fortunate to have been introduced to her and to have elected to have her do my tricuspid valve repair. The great outcome , in my case, certainly justified our convictions.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional. Experienced and good communicator.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

She listens and explains clearly

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Good Dr. Has good bed side manner, innovative but conservative.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

She was in the Theatre in Tym. Talk to me. Informed me what she's going to do and she also introduced the team to me.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

A well oiled crew with a leader - Dr Asgar - in charge. She was encouraging me through the process (as were the others) as my arteries were giving a fight against the catheter so they were communicating through the experience so I would be as relaxed as I could be during the procedure.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

She is caring

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She was kind and friendly. She calmed me down. I was a little nervous. I trusted her too take care if me and she did . I'm home and I'm doing great.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She came to see me shortly after chucking in and brought back. She explained what the procedure would do snd answered my questions. She was friendly and explained that the staff and nurses would be in shortly to start prepping me for surgery and indicated she was going in to start her first procedure and I would be taken after that was finished.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

she is a great interventional cardiologist, I'm confident I can trust her treatments

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September 24, 2025

5.0

She impr seed me very much with her procedure!

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very professional in explaining good listening skills

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor. Explained the procedure well with all pros and cons to help us make educated decisions. Very personal and had studied all my testing results before entering the office to explained the findings. She heard all my questions and replied well to assure my wife and I understood well. We decided to use her as my doctor for the procedure.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Able to perform surgery not offered at any other facilities in IL.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

She was communicative and kind.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough

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August 31, 2025

5.0

I have had limited experience with Dr Anscar, but so far I am very pleased.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. Very good in comforting patient

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August 19, 2025

5.0

She Ed cplained my condition thoroughly and also provided the extent of my problem, detailing options and what each involved.

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August 12, 2025

4.0

Same reason as above. My limited meeting with Doctor Asgar is very good though.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Absolutely. Did a great job during the procedure and came to see me and answer any questions in the recovery room.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

She is friendly and attentive. Also has a high degree of expertise and knowledge with innovative technology in cardiac care. One of the best doctors I have ever had.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Her honesty & presentation of my problem! And what she felt she could help with my problem!

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July 15, 2025

4.0

Just met her today. Seems nice and hopefully really great with her work! But I can't recommend her without more experience with her!

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June 27, 2025

5.0

She's very thorough.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

nice manner and competent

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June 19, 2025

5.0

As noted above _ high expertise; clear explanations; approachable, nice demeanor.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

teaching dr...pleasant knowledgeable.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

She talked to me during and after procedure

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June 14, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and took the time to explain and answer questions.

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June 14, 2025

5.0

She's very thorough with her explanations and has a good grasp of the long-term picture for the patient.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable about my medical history. Explained extreamly well my options. Personable and felt she had a sincere interest in my condition.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

First time meeting Dr Asgar made me feel at ease with the Procedure I went through . Giving a 10 to Dr Asgar was very easy .

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June 04, 2025

5.0

I was pleased

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner!! She has strong background.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Just did above, thanks!

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May 24, 2025

5.0

From the phone conversation I had with the doctor, I had high confidence on the cardiovascular department and the Physicians

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May 24, 2025

5.0

Dr explained and answered my questions , I felt listened to and understood.

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Good service

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, Caring Doctor, Explains everything,

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May 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Asgar was pleasant and did a great job on my procedure.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Asgar was definitely in charge in the procedure room and explained everything to me during and after. She came to my recovery room to make sure I understood.

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