Raja R. Gopaldas MD, FACS

Raja R. Gopaldas is a Thoracic Surgeon with the nationally reputed Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants since 2014 and is renowned for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Illinois Region who routinely performs complex and intricate heart surgeries such as replacing an entire heart valve, repairing valves, procedures for abnormal heart rhythms (MAZE) and removal of tumors through a keyhole incision ( about 2 inches to 3 inches long) without cracking the breast bone open. He was featured on the front page of the State Journal Register for his accomplishments.