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Erica Engelstein, MD

4.7
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Cardiology
Specialties: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Languages:
English, French, German, Hungarian

About Me

Erica D. Engelstein, MD, FACC, FHRS is one of the most experienced electrophysiologists in the Chicago region and with over 25 years of clinical, research and teaching experience in a variety of settings including prestigious academic centers, community hospitals and private practice. Her philosophy is to combine experience and the state-of-the-art technology available at RUSH to offer the optimal care for each patient, delivered with compassion. Dr. Engelstein has been named top doctor in Chicago by Castle Connoly and Chicago Magazine since 2019.

Dr. Engelstein’s interests include evaluation and treatment of patients with suspected or documented arrhythmias, including catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Engelstein implants cardiac pacemaker, defibrillators and arrhythmia monitoring devices and provides comprehensive and expert follow-up for those patients.  Further areas of interest are risk stratification for sudden death and non-pharmacologic stroke prevention with left atrial appendage occlusion devices. Her goal is to make these treatments available to all patients both at RUSH University Medical Center and at RUSH affiliated hospitals near Chicago.

Dr. Engelstein graduated from University of Vienna Medical School and trained in Cardiology and Electrophysiology at University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (Germany) and New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center (New York, NY). She continued her clinical and academic career on the faculty of Indiana University Krannert Institute of Cardiology and Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she published extensively on topics such as sudden cardiac death and mechanisms of arrhythmias. For the past 17 years she was the Director of Electrophysiology at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, where she established a system wide electrophysiology service line across several community hospitals. She is excited to return to a prestigious academic institution where she will be able to offer a full range of electrophysiology services using the latest technologies in collaboration with an outstanding team.

Clinical Interests:
Arrhythmias
Syncope
Atrial Fibrillatio
nSVT
Ventricular tachycardia
Sudden Cardiac Death
Catheter ablation
Arrhythmia Monitoring
Implantation and management of Defibrillators
Implantation and management of Pacemakers
Leadless pacemaker
Physiologic pacemaker
Non-pharmacologic stroke prevention
Watchman Procedure

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Cardiology - Oak Park
RUSH Cardiology - Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

(708) 660-2328
(708) 660-2330
Directions
RUSH Arrhythmia Center - Chicago
RUSH Arrhythmia Center - Chicago
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 358
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-5020
Directions
RUSH Cardiology - Chicago
RUSH Cardiology - Chicago
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 1159
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-5020
(312) 942-2564
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Education and Training

Indiana University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medic - Cardiovascular Disease
Medizinische Universitat Wien

Clinical Expertise

Arrhythmia
Atrial fibrillation
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO)
Pacemaker implantation
Radiofrequency ablation
Syncope
Tachycardia

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna HMO One Health
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.7
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.7
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.7
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.7
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.7
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Engelstein is an example of how a doctor should be. Listens and gives honest opinions.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Overall, it was a very good experience.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
She is an excellent doctor, very easy to work with.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Dr Engelstein provides superior care
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
First rate doctor
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Very good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Excellent service.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr Engelstein exemplified the best attributes of an accomplished expert in her field. She assuaged the concerns I had about my atrial fibrillation: I got the feeling that I was in very good hands. She is an exemplar of her profession.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Nothing but positive
4.8
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Good experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
I love her. I drive over an hour for my visit with Dr Engelstein
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Excellent across the board.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr. Engelstein is amazing!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Very satisfied with my interaction with physician Dr. Erica Engelstein.She took time to listen, didn't feel make me feel rushed during her assessment, explained her plan In a manner most reassuring. Overall- pardon the use a non clinical description- good vibes!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr Englestein is an amazing doctor. Not only is she skilled, she listens to what I say. She is patient and kind. One would hope that all doctors would be like this, but that is not always the case which makes it a positive and enriching experience to have her as my doctor.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Erica Engelstein is the best!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Was very good at listening and responding
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
She was thorough and explained everything in a manner I understood. She took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all questions. She Is an excellent physician
4
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Good