Evyan Jawad Jawad M.B.Ch.B, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Evyan Jawad, M.B.Ch.B
Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Evyan Jawad is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death among both men and women. She believes that empowering patients through education and early detection is key to managing heart health and improving outcomes. Her patient-centered approach focuses on personalized care plans and shared decision-making, ensuring each individual fully understands their cardiovascular condition and available treatment options.

Dr. Jawad finds the greatest reward in the trust and appreciation of her patients, especially when helping them navigate complex heart conditions and life-saving interventions.

Specialty Services

• Cardiovascular Preventive Medicine

• Cardiovascular Disease Management

• Heart Failure Care

• Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment

• Peripheral Vascular Disease Management

Conditions Treated

• Chest pain, pressure, burning or discomfort

• Shortness of breath (at rest or with activity)

• Palpitations or irregular heartbeat

• Poor exercise tolerance

• Leg swelling, ulcers, or exertional leg pain

• Dizziness, fainting episodes (syncope)

• Family history of early cardiac death or cardiovascular disease

• High or low blood pressure (hypertension/hypotension)

• Heart tumors

Education & Training

• Medical School: Mustansiriyah University College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq

• Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital / VA North Chicago

• Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology – Mount Sinai Hospital / VA North Chicago

Board Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine

• American Board of Cardiovascular Disease

• American Board of Interventional Cardiology

• Nuclear Cardiology

• Echocardiography

• Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

About Dr. Jawad

With a deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Jawad draws inspiration from her mother, Dr. Suad AlSaffar, whose own medical career sparked her passion for medicine. She is married to Dr. Kayali, an internal medicine physician, and is a proud mother of four. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family.

She takes particular pride in treating patients experiencing heart attacks and heart failure—saving lives through urgent cardiac catheterization and managing patients with cardiogenic shock.

Dr. Jawad is proud to serve the diverse communities of Lake County and the northern suburbs, where she continues to provide compassionate, expert care.

“I look forward to caring for you and helping you take control of your heart health.”