Philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm had a vision. A state-of-the-art, destination heart care program, led by a team of experts, that would become among the best in the world. Just twenty years later, his vision is a reality.

Since its founding in 2005, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has grown to be an international leader in breakthrough clinical research, advanced technology and 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. 

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A Destination for World-Class Care

With hundreds of thousands of patients treated from around the country and the world, we are proud to be among the top ten preferred hospitals in the nation for heart care.⁴ Over 95% of patients recommend their physician at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.⁵

Hear from our patients to learn more about our commitment to exceptional care. 

Newsweek has ranked Northwestern Memorial Hospital among the top 20 hospitals in the world for cardiac surgery. We’re proud to have achieved the highest heart failure survival rate in the U.S. and the highest patient survival score for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery.⁶

We’re also No. 7 in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, and rated as High Performing¹ in:

Giving

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute opened its doors in 2005 because of the generosity of one donor. It continues today because people like you continue to invest in our work.

Your donation to Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute will help sustain a legacy of innovation, talent recruitment and groundbreaking research that leads to better patient care.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
• Aortic valve surgery
• Heart attack care

• Heart failure care
• Transcatheter aortic valve surgery

Our rankings reflect the expert care we provide and why patients choose to get their heart and vascular second opinions from our team.

1. Northwestern Memorial Hospital, U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025
2. Newsweek, 2024
3. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, July 2020 – June 2024 (tied)
4. NRC Health. nrchealth.com (Accessed December 27, 2024) (tied)

Home to a comprehensive team of leading-edge cardiovascular specialists, we attribute our rapid growth to our legacy of recruiting and training top-tier clinical talent. Over the past three years, we’ve recruited over 40 physicians, and our cardiac surgery volumes have grown by 42%.

Anchored in downtown Chicago, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute offers comprehensive care at hospital and outpatient locations across Chicagoland. Thanks to this highly integrated system of care, expansive telehealth options and close collaboration with referring care teams, we have achieved the best heart failure survival rates in the U.S. for two consecutive years and are among the top 15 hospitals in the nation for heart attack survival³.

Offering more than 100 ongoing clinical trials, our team is at the forefront of clinical innovation and thought leadership. These discoveries drive advancements that lead to better therapies, minimally invasive procedures, quicker recovery times, and improved patient outcomes. We take on the toughest heart and vascular cases, providing breakthrough treatments and comprehensive care for rare and complex conditions.

In just 20 years, we’ve transformed the future of heart and vascular medicine. Imagine what we’ll do next.

BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE

5. Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Patient Experience Surveys, Fiscal Year 2024
6. Northwestern Memorial Hospital, tied, CMS data, July 2029 – June 2022