Sungho Lim, MD in surgery preparation for CVT.

Referring Physicians: Abdominal aortic aneurysm services  

If you're a patient looking for care, please visit our abdominal aortic aneurysm services page. 

This page is intended for referring physicians seeking specialized care or surgical options for patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm.  

Rush’s vascular surgeons are experts in complex open and endovascular techniques to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Rush University Medical Center as one of the top hospitals for cardiology and heart and vascular surgery in the nation.

Our vascular surgery providers offer convenient care in Chicago, Aurora, Munster and Oak Park. Patients can use easy online scheduling to make an appointment. 

Who Are Ideal Candidates for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment at Rush? 

Patients with large or fast-growing abdominal aortic aneurysms may need surgery. Rush physicians can provide open or minimally invasive surgery, depending on the patient’s anatomy, health status and other factors.  

Why Refer Patients Here for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?  

Among the best in the U.S.: U.S. News & World Report ranks Rush  University Medical Center among the best in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. Rush University Medical Center excels in metrics for survival, and the number of patients discharged home, according to U.S. News.  

Experienced experts: Rush vascular surgeons are experienced in handling complex cases. Our experts are often asked to give opinions for patients who have had multiple previous interventions and those considered high risk for surgery.

State-of-the-art facilities: Vascular surgeons at Rush University Medical Center work in a hybrid operating room that integrates minimally invasive   procedures with open surgeries. The state-of-the-art sites streamline patient care and can cut down patients’ length of stay.

Convenient access to care: Rush vascular surgeons offer online appointment scheduling. Vascular surgery providers work in convenient locations in Chicago, Aurora, Oak Park and Munster. For patients seeking a second opinion, appointments are available within 48 hours.

What Is the Process for Referring a Patient?  

You can call (312) 563-2762 to refer a patient for abdominal aortic aneurysm services. You can also visit our Referring and Transferring Patients page to learn more.  

Patients can schedule visits online or by calling (312) 563-2762. Each patient will have a care coordinator to schedule and manage their care.  

Treatments and Tests Offered 

  • Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
  • Open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair   

Meet Our Team 

Carlos Bechara, MD

Carlos Bechara, MD

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Sungho Lim, MD

Sungho Lim, MD

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Daniel Katz, MD

Daniel Katz, MD

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Michele Richard, MD

Michele Richard, MD

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Nikita Tihonov, MD

Nikita Tihonov, MD

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Ruojia Li, MD

R. Debbie Li, MD

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Clinical Trials and Publications From Rush Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Physicians  

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair-First Strategy for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Might Not Be Applicable to all Cases 

Impact of interfacility transfer of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm  patients 

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