Jeanne DeCara, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Jeanne DeCara, MD, is a cardiologist with special expertise in noninvasive imaging techniques. Dr. DeCara has a particular interest in diagnosing and treating heart valve disorders. Her research interests include the application of new echocardiographic techniques for the diagnosis of impaired myocardial perfusion and function, evaluation of global and regional heart wall motion, and the use of hand-carried ultrasound devices to screen for heart problems at the bedside.

Practice Location

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

150 E. Huron Street
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60611

Year Started Practice

1994

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Echocardiography

Medical School

Medical College of Pennsylvania

Residency

Boston University Medical Center

Fellowship

Boston Medical Center

Memberships

American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American Society of Echocardiography

Language Spoken

English

Office Phone

(773) 702-9461

Office Fax

(773) 702-1034

Office Postal Address

Jeanne DeCara, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 5084
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Valvular heart disease

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Center for Advanced Medicine
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Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. DeCara's publications through the National Library of Medicine's Pubmed online database.