Vanguard Medical Group

Kishin Ramani, MD is a board-certified cardiologist with Heart Care Centers of Illinois, seeing patients at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. He specializes in coronary artery disease, heart failure, lipid management, and advanced cardiac imaging. Trained at Case Western and Northwestern, Dr. Ramani serves as Director of Nuclear Cardiology at MetroSouth and HCCI. With certification in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, he provides expert noninvasive diagnostics and care, backed by award-winning research in cardiac imaging and myocardial viability.

Ronald E. Stella, MD is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Heart Care Centers of Illinois, seeing patients in Merrionette Park, Palos Park, and MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. He specializes in cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and interventions. Trained and fellowship-certified at Loyola University, Dr. Stella was named both Resident of the Year and Chief Cardiology Fellow. With decades of experience, he is dedicated to delivering advanced cardiovascular care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

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.