Vera H. Rigolin, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

Echocardiography
Valvular Heart Disease
Women's Cardiovascular Health

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1988
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1991
Fellowships:: Duke University Hospital - 1995

Languages Spoken

Portuguese

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (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

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5.0

870 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

85 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Vera Rigolin was highly recommended to me by several of my friends and I agree with their assessment. Even though I did not come to my appointment with my questions written down (I have lately been very busy), Dr. Rigolin gave me detailed explanations of the issues I raised and did not make me feel as if my lack of organization was a problem for her or that I was questioning her professional judgement. I am grateful to have found a cardiologist who can help me understand how to navigate a new and potentially stress experience.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

I feel fortunate to have Dr Rigolin as my cardiologist. Dr Rigolin is outstanding and goes above and beyond through her kindness and attention to detail.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is a standout physician. She knows the latest research, is an excellent listener and explains everything you need to know clearly and thoroughly. She is a great communicator with great â€œbedsideâ€ manner. She shares my hopes to use all the tools available for a long, healthy life. She has great nurses, too, that are fast in replying to any questions. AND she is punctual with her appointments!

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She was very thorough and explain my condition thoroughly to me.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Her knowledge, kindness and ease to talk with - most of all her care.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and thoroughness of exam

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Asked a lot of questions and explained my issues clearly.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Highly knowledgeable Excellent communication skills

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and listens..

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Good bedside manner and personable. Very knowledgeable, nice lady, excellent doctor.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is thoughtful, thorough, and genuine, she takes care with assessments and time with communications!

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April 01, 2024

5.0

I'm a big fan of Doctor Rigolin's. I have recommended her to others. In addition to be technically competent, she is an excellent listener and is empathetic.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is an outstanding cardiologist. She takes time to explain findings and recommendations and listens to and answers questions. She always goes the extra mile and truly cares for her patients.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is a true professional.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Listened to me and took time to talk about concerns

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Saved my life

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Because Dr Rigolin is an amazing cardiologist! She takes time with me to go over all my health issues and meds and impacts on my cardiac health. She has changed some of my meds and my cardiac health has improved since I have been under her care.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is kind, a good listener, and explains everything quite well. She is sympathetic and knowledgeable.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She's great at explaining diagnosis/treatment options and takes the time to ensure I understand everything.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Caring, thorough, discussed possibilities.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Rigolin is very kind and compassionate. She listens, asks very good questions and develops a plan of care.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

I feel she really cares about me.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

True professional. As I stated in a prior survey, she's the best doctor I've ever dealt with.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Top of her field as far as I am concerned. She looks at me and listens. She speaks to me not at me. She responds quickly to messages.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor/patient dialogue, thorough, knowledgable.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Deep concern for patient and decisive and quick action to address problems.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Brilliant kind personable knowledgeable Includes me in decisions

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is an excellent listener and takes the time to address all concerns.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is the best. Iâ€™ve been going to her for years. You can tell, she really cares about her patients. When she asks you how you are doing, she really wants to know how you are doing. She gives you plenty of time to ask questions and voice your concerns. And, she is the nicest person in the whole world!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Polite, friendly, professional, helpful, and attentive.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rigolin listened to my concerns and together we came up with a plan.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Vera has provided me with excellent care and works extremely well with my primary doctor which is a real bonus. Itâ€™s a comfort to have her looking out for my well being.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Doctor Rigolin is an Excellent Doctor She Listens provides feed back shows interest and care. Suggests positive information for improvement.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is a wonderful and caring physician. She is thoughtful and works with you to come up with a treatment plan. Trish at front desk and Nancy who took my vitals were friendly and professional. Thank you.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional and personable

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin is patient and listens closely to all my questions and concerns and takes time to answer all of them. I feel truly heard when I have a visit with her.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Very personable. Remembers personal / medical history. Very effective communicator. Knows her stuff.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I value her expertise, thoroughness and compassion

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January 16, 2024

5.0

I have total faith in Dr Rigolin. Sheâ€™s not only very competent, she is personable, listens, collaborates, is proactive. Canâ€™t say enough..sheâ€™s great!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin leaves no stone unturned! She is very thorough and she provides simple, easy suggestions that have proven to be very effective!

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is a compassionate and very capable cardiologist.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Good Dr.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin and staff were very caring.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledge

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January 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Rigolin and her staff treat each patient and their family history as individuals and not apply standard guideline to reach an arbitrary goal. She is patient and very approachable. I was lucky to find her.

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December 27, 2023

4.0

Dr Riglin is warm and explains things throughly..

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December 27, 2023

5.0

I am 100% happy with the care I receive.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

She is compassionate, personable, concise and knowledgeable.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is the total package: smart, up to date and caring

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Excellent, smart, compassionate

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Sheâ€™s just plain awesome!

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Rigolin takes the time to answer my concerns

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Her analysis and recommendations are always accurate.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Spent a great deal of time with me.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Honestly the best doctor I've ever seen. She was knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate and established a course of action for my medical issue. Extremely generous with her time.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

She is the Best!

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Very nice. Explained everything she saw, her thoughts and reasoning. Made sure I understood and didnâ€™t have any questions.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Felt a sincere interest in me.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Very competent, thorough and professional. In addition, she is extremely personable.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Rigolin is a very caring Dr., and talks to you, so you understand what she is saying, and what you have to do.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is very caring and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions thoroughly and I like her conservative approach.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin always take s the time to understand the patient and his or her concerns. She provides excellent, but realistic, treatment. I look forward to my annual follow up visits!

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November 29, 2023

5.0

She is thorough and smart and in the midst of that still knows how to connect with her patients.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

This was my first meeting with Dr Rigolin. She is patient, kind and professional. She reviewed my health history, examined me, explained things clearly, and answered my questions. I look forward to seeing her again.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is a first class physician; sheâ€™s knowledgeable, answers all my questions, very patient and explains everything in detail that I need to know. Dr. R is also most pleasant, cares about her patients and I never feel rushed; she is generous with her time.

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November 25, 2023

5.0

Professional and well organized.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She takes her time and listens to me.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Simply the best. Knowledgeable, attentive

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Rigolin and her staff are very great professionals. Also, theyare very kind and friendly

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Awesome experience but access is problematic.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and in caring.

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November 14, 2023

4.0

First visit with Dr. Rigolin. Very thorough review of my chart and history. Learned several things I should have realized for years.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Comprehensive care that clearly informs and includes the patient, and coordinates effectively with other specialists on the NM medical team.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Approachable, thorough, expertise, good listener

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable. Caring and professional

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November 07, 2023

5.0

See above and add her expertise.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin is thorough, knows what is going on with my case and takes time to answer all my questions,

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Listens with compassion. Very knowledgeable.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Extremely qualified. Very knowledgeable.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

I chose Dr Rigolin from a referral I had from my previous heart care team. The first impression I had was that she was caring and genuine. Her expertise in valve heart issues is exactly what I needed. She has a way with making you feel better when you need it the most. I wouldnâ€™t choose anyone else with my care. Thanks NM

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Felt so comfortable and listened to. Felt great about the plan to move forward.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

If you can get to see her, she's wonderfully understanding and proactive.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very caring & competent

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October 17, 2023

5.0

She seems concerned about how I am doing, she is thorough and knowledgeable.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Expert and caring cardiologist.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

She listens and doesnâ€™t rush you.

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor answered all my questions

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Rigolin really care about my health. She gave me very detailed information about my health, she also gave me the option that what should I do for the coming year.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Because your hospital is one of the best in America.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Excellent care

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr.Rigolin is outstanding. She was very thorough and knowledgeable. She listened and was very attentive. I felt immediate trust in her.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and asks the right questions to help her the best answers from me.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Top notch cardiologist Iâ€™ve been seeing her for over 15 years and itâ€™s been awesome. Hopefully she sticks around for another 20.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Very welcoming, she set you at ease from the time she enters the room. Took her time to explain everything to you.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Sincere concern for me and my heart health. Dr Rigolin has carefully monitored my heart health over a period of time exceeding two decades. Her guidance includes my exercise routine and diet.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Again very good doctor

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September 04, 2023

5.0

She listens and explains things well.

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