

Cardiology
The Cardiology Department offers comprehensive, patient-centered preventative cardiovascular care. Cardiovascular surgeons and heart specialists treat a variety of conditions and diseases with the most advanced treatments and procedures available.
The superior level of care that patients receive is supported by highly trained nurses, physician assistants, and technicians supplied with the latest technology to help assess, restore and maintain the health of your heart and circulatory system.
Community First Medical Center emphasizes education and lifestyle changes to enhance wellbeing in the mind, body, and spirit.
The cardiology team advocates for early detection of heart disease and preventative care.
Appointments
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-282-7000 ext. 3310.
Doctors
Dr. Shirish N. Shah, MD
Cardiology, Cardiovascular DiseasesDr. Khachig K. Ishkhan, MD
Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional CardiologyAccreditations and Certifications
- Chest Pain Center – Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
- Primary Stroke Center – Joint Commission.
- TJC Advanced Disease Specific Primary Stroke Center Certification
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography Accreditation
- The Society of Chest Pain Centers Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Hospital accredited in Adult Transthoracic Cardiology.
Awards
- National Cardiovascular Data Registry, Action Registry “Get with the Guidelines” 2014 Gold Performance Achievement Award