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A Destination for World-Class Care
Our seamless FAST intake process puts patients at the center of their care, providing quick access to a multidisciplinary team of experts committed to finding creative solutions to treat the toughest conditions. With hundreds of thousands of patients from across the country and around the world, we are proud to be among the top 10 preferred hospitals in the nation for heart care.4 Over 96% of patients recommend their physician at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.5
Hear from our patients to learn more about our commitment to exceptional care.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked among the top 20 hospitals in the world for cardiac surgery by Newsweek and No. 7 in the nation for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 - 2026.
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Newsweek, 2025
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked No. 2 in the 2025 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking.
Redefining Standards of Care
We’re proud to take on the toughest heart and vascular cases that other health systems are forced to turn away, providing breakthrough treatments, comprehensive care and excellent outcomes across the full spectrum of cardiovascular conditions.
Shaping the Future of Cardiovascular Care
Celebrating 20 Years of Breakthrough Medicine and Innovation
BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE
- NRC Health, Accessed December 27, 2024 (tied)
- Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Patient Experience Surveys, Fiscal Year 2025
For Medical Professionals
To refer a patient, call 312.695.FAST
For Patients
To make an appointment, call 312.NM.HEART or schedule online.
A Legacy of Breakthrough Medicine and Innovation
Since its founding in 2005, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has grown to be an international leader in driving breakthrough clinical research, pioneering transformational technology and delivering exceptional patient care.
As one of the top 10 cardiology, heart and vascular surgery programs in the U.S.1 and among the top 20 cardiac surgery programs in the world,2 we’re proud that our rankings reflect the exceptional outcomes achieved by our multidisciplinary team. Northwestern Memorial Hospital anchors this excellence as the No. 2 hospital nationally for quality and accountability.3
Since our founding, we’ve transformed the future of heart and vascular medicine.
Imagine what we’ll do next.