At Northwestern Medicine, we’ve invested in groundbreaking clinical services to deliver outstanding, comprehensive heart and vascular care. Our goal is to achieve superior results for all our patients and to improve their quality of life. By placing an emphasis on listening to our patients’ needs, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has become a destination for those requiring highly specialized heart and vascular care.

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital provides better heart and vascular care closer to where patients live and work. We offer a unique blend of academic medicine and clinical research in a community hospital setting.

Seven specialized clinical centers within the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute offer patient-focused, care and innovative treatment. This helps make us a leading destination for initial diagnoses and second opinions. Our care teams include physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary specialists. They work with you throughout your medical journey, ensuring that your care is streamlined and shifts seamlessly from inpatient to outpatient services.

Referring Physicians

Open communication and cooperation with referring physicians are vital to providing high-quality care. For a physician-to-physician consultation, please contact us at 815.759.8070.

Clinical Research

Researchers at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute conduct clinical research trials on all aspects of heart and vascular care with the aim of improving treatment and device options, survival and quality of life for patients. Our Clinical Trials Unit is dedicated to supporting our heart and vascular researchers.

To learn more about joining a clinical trial, please check out our Clinical Trial Participation FAQ.