Robert A. Iaffaldano M.D.

Joseph Stella, MD is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Heart Care Centers of Illinois, seeing patients in Palos Park and Mokena. He specializes in complex coronary artery disease and has led major clinical trials on heart attacks, coronary stents, and Bivalirudin therapy. A former Chief Cardiology Fellow at Loyola, Dr. Stella has presented his groundbreaking research at national and international cardiology conferences, including as faculty at TCT. He brings decades of advanced interventional expertise and academic leadership to each patient he treats.

Reema Sheth, MD is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Heart Care Centers of Illinois, currently seeing patients at our Mokena Clinic. She specializes in coronary and peripheral artery interventions, using advanced techniques like intravascular ultrasound, lithotripsy, and atherectomy. Trained at Michigan State University, Dr. Sheth is also certified in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. She is skilled in trans-radial cardiac catheterizations and is known for delivering precise, patient-focused cardiovascular care with leading-edge technology.

Peter Kakavas, MD is a board-certified cardiologist with Heart Care Centers of Illinois, seeing patients in Palos Park and Mokena. He specializes in cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, lipid management, and venous disease. As Director of Cardiac Imaging and Clinical Research at HCCI, he offers advanced diagnostics including coronary and peripheral CT angiography. With extensive experience in vein ablations and complex lipid disorders, Dr. Kakavas combines innovative care with decades of clinical research and academic leadership to deliver expert, personalized heart care.