S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD

S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2003
Fellowships:
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine - 2006
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2007

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November 27, 2018

Languages Spoken

  • Thai

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Huntley Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

61 Ratings

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37 Reviews

November 09, 2020

5.0

Very professional very knowledgeable He answered all my questions

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October 31, 2020

5.0

He has not worked on me yet. But he explained what was happening in terms of working toward performing a delicate procedure.

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October 31, 2020

5.0

Dr. Malaiserie and Dr. Davidson have made an excellent impression on me...and there reputation is great!

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Feel he is a very dedicated doctor in his specialty!!! Makes you feel confident in his explanation of surgery required.

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October 28, 2020

5.0

He is replacing my former surgeon. He made me feel very comfortable about the upcoming surgery, .Feel very confident in his ability to help me w/ my heart.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

He answered every question and then some!!! He has a calm demeanor and wants the patient to make the best decision for him"her to live their best life.

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October 26, 2020

5.0

Everyone is patient and thorough. They want you to make educated and comfortable decisions.

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October 23, 2020

5.0

I have full confidence in Dr. Malaisri

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Very informative and professional

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October 16, 2020

5.0

Calm and confident, and so kind.

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October 16, 2020

5.0

Wonderful doctors and staff.

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October 11, 2020

5.0

Dr. Malaisrie is innovative and patient-oriented.

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October 11, 2020

5.0

I felt the doctors I met with were very knowledgeable and trustworthy. The other staff were very professional and welcoming.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

Innovation, cutting edge technology, choices in procedural care, and exhibits a high level of emotional intelligence.

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October 06, 2020

5.0

NWU understands the term “Value Based Medicine”. A surgical unit is only as good as it's weakest link (surgeons, admin, staff, etc.) and I've experienced no lthobg but consistency across the board.

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October 04, 2020

5.0

He saved my life and a very smart Heart surgeon

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October 04, 2020

5.0

The level of experience is unmatched in Chicago. The staff is knowledgeable and very smart, friendly and Caring.

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September 25, 2020

5.0

Taking time explaining what my problem is and completely letting me know my options and not rushing into surgery right now

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September 25, 2020

5.0

Very understanding of my problem and completely explaining my options

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September 25, 2020

5.0

It took 2 weeks to get a response from the patient care coordinator and she explained that it was the nurses not getting back to her which caused the delay which I found unconvincing.

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September 20, 2020

5.0

very professional and efficient front desk staff, excellent encounter with clinic staff

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September 15, 2020

5.0

Very nice person

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September 05, 2020

5.0

Probably too early to rate as I've ot yet had the surgery but he certainly puts me at ease talking about the process

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September 05, 2020

5.0

I'm early in the process (pre-surgery) but the Nurse Practitioner is wonderful to work with and Dr Chris was straight forward and answered all questions. The big test is yet to come!

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August 15, 2020

5.0

Very helpful explaining my condition and reviewing my options for future treatment.

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Very experienced and professional!

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August 10, 2020

5.0

Very experienced and professional!

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July 18, 2020

5.0

thorough review of the options and outcomes

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July 07, 2020

5.0

Very thoughtful and knowledgable

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July 03, 2020

5.0

Excudes confidence. Personable. Knowledgeable

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July 01, 2020

5.0

Short call but thorough. Put me at ease for upcoming surgery.

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June 17, 2020

5.0

he listens, is quite knowledgeable and his compassion

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June 16, 2020

5.0

He is knowledge and caring.

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June 16, 2020

5.0

Explained the procedure to be done

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June 16, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable care

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June 09, 2020

5.0

Overall an excellent experience with the doctor at Lake Forest hospital where I had all my testing done.

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June 02, 2020

5.0

Dr. Malaisrie has been recommended by several of his past patients that I have met through my support group. I consulted a few cardiothoracic surgeons before I decided to go with Dr. Malaisrie. He is the only one that said he coukd spare my valve when others just wanted me to get a new one. Dr. Malaisrie gave me hope when I really needed it.

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