Dr. Sunil Kadakia, MD, FACC, FSCAI, CPE and Dr. Irina Staicu, MD, RVPI ABVLM Diplomat
Advocate Heart Institute at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington Cardiology


As the Advocate Heart Institute at Good Shepherd Hospital continues to expand its services and reach throughout McHenry, Lake and Cook counties, two long-time physicians on staff are playing a central role in its growth. Both joined the Advocate Medical Group in 2015 after many years as partners in private practice.

Dr. Sunil Kadakia is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He is Chairman of the hospital’s Cardiology Section, the Medical Director for Cardiovascular Services and Cath Lab at Advocate Good Shepherd and is a Certified Physician Executive.

Dr. Irina Staicu is the founder and Director of the Vascular and Vein program affiliated with the hospital. She is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Invasive Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. She is one of the first physicians to achieve Diplomat status in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and is also a certified physician for vascular interpretation, giving her the comprehensive knowledge of the diagnostic technologies required for the most advanced vascular and vein diagnoses.

Dr. Kadakia and Dr. Staicu have extensive expertise in the safe, effective and patient-centered treatment of all types of cardiovascular disease. They are committed partners with their patients and provide personalized care for each one.

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