Heart issues can be emotional and even frightening. At North Shore Heart and Vascular, you’ll receive compassionate care rooted in respect and genuine concern. In addition, Drs. Tom Pavlovic and Chris Pavlovic are highly skilled and trained in areas beyond traditional cardiology. Together, their credentials include certifications in eight different cardiac disciplines. Please see below to get to know these physicians and their philosophies of care.

          Dr. Thomas Pavlovic

  • Medical Specialty: Cardiology since 1977
  • Board Certification: National Board of Medical Examiners, Parts 1, 2 and 3
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Diseases Subspecialty Board, American Board of Internal Medicine

 

Education
  • Calumet High School, Chicago, Illinois
  • Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University
  • Cardiology Fellowship: Northwestern University Medical School
  • Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School

Military Service

  • U.S. Army, Battalion Surgeon, 8th Infantry Division, Neubruke Hospital, Germany
  • Chief, Medical Division, U.S. Embassy, Bonn, Germany and United States Diplomatic Mission, Berlin, Germany
  • Chief Medical Advisor, Germany, Department of State, United States of America

Secondary Languages: German

Philosophy of Care

“I strive for the highest standards of care and effective cost management.  I continue to define and find the best in me for the benefit of my patients and their families.”

          Dr. Christopher Pavlovic

  • Medical Specialty: Cardiology since 2009
  • Board Certification: National Board of Medical Examiners, Parts 1, 2 and 3
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Level II Cardiac CT, Cardiovascular Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology

Special Recognition: Named the 2012 Outstanding Voluntary Teaching Faculty Member at Lutheran General Hospital

Education

  • New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois 
  • Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri; graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine

Philosophy of Care

“A patient and physician must establish a bond based on mutual respect, honesty, and open communication.  As a physician, I try to personalize my care for each patient.”
Meet our Team!

Pictured from Left to Right: Dr. Thomas Pavlovic, Sue Churchill R.D.C.S. Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound, Amanda Alvarez, Senior Laboratory Technican, Maria Vasko A.A.RT.N.M. Nuclear Cardiology, Francesca Lugo, Appointments, Donna Sojka, Office Manager, Dr. Christopher Pavlovic
Hospital Affilications
  • Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
  • North Shore University Hospitals in Glenbrook, Evanston, and Skokie
  • Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines, Illinois
  • Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, Illinois