Brian M. Babka, MD

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best,” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. We are leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond. With more than 200 locations across Chicagoland, better care and better treatments are never far from home. To learn more, visit our website.

Welcome to the Advocate Heart Institute. From our physicians and nurses to our appointment receptionists, we have one common goal - to provide you with the highest quality health care available. Heart Risk Assessment: In less than five minutes, our Heart Risk Tool can provide the answers you need to help take control of your heart health. Our tool is backed by a promise that if you are determined to be at the highest-risk level, one of our cardiologists will meet with you within 24 hours. For more information, visit Our heart is our life line. Every beat is another opportunity to enjoy special moments with those you care about most. To ensure your heart's receiving the best care, choose an Advocate Medical Group cardiologist.