Dr. Neil Stone, MD
Not yet claimedCardiologist, Preventive cardiologist, Lipidologist · Physician (MD)
Chicago, IL · Telehealth in 1 state
Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and cardiologist with Northwestern Medical Group specializing in preventive cardiology and lipid disorders. Earned his MD from Northwestern in 1968 and completed fellowships at McGaw Medical Center.
About Dr. Neil Stone, MD
Updated Sep 20, 2026 · next review Dec 19, 2026Dr. Neil J. Stone is a cardiologist in Chicago who focuses on preventive cardiology and lipid (cholesterol) disorders. He practices with Northwestern Medicine and is listed as board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his MD at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1968 and trained at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
He is the Robert Bonow Professor of Medicine in Preventive Cardiology at Feinberg School of Medicine, the Suzanne and Milton Davidson Distinguished Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Medical Director of the Vascular Center at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. His American College of Cardiology bio says he runs a long-standing clinic for lipid-related disorders. Hospital affiliations listed publicly include Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Much of his public record involves writing national cholesterol guidelines. He chaired the 2013 ACC/AHA blood cholesterol guideline, co-chaired the 2018 ACC/AHA blood cholesterol guideline, and is listed among the authors of the 2026 ACC/AHA multisociety dyslipidemia guideline. A research profile lists 247 publications and about 50,800 citations.
In the federal Open Payments database, he had no reported payments from drug or device companies between 2021 and 2025 ($0 across 0 records). Payments from industry are common and legal for physicians; this record shows none.
- Board certifications
- His Northwestern Medicine profile lists board certification in cardiovascular disease (cardiology) and internal medicine. nm.org
- Chaired 2013 cholesterol guideline
- He chaired the expert panel that wrote the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol and was first author of the published guideline. ahajournals.org
- Co-chaired 2018 guideline
- He co-chaired the 2018 ACC/AHA Blood Cholesterol Guideline with Scott Grundy. jacc.org
- 2026 dyslipidemia guideline author
- He is listed among the authors of the 2026 ACC/AHA multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia. jacc.org
- Professor at Northwestern
- He is the Robert Bonow Professor of Medicine in Preventive Cardiology and holds appointments in Medicine (Cardiology) and Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology) at Feinberg School of Medicine. feinberg.northwestern.edu
- Vascular Center director
- He is Medical Director of the Vascular Center at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and the Suzanne and Milton Davidson Distinguished Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. acc.org
- Medical school and training
- He received his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1968 and trained at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern and Brigham and Women's Hospital. doximity.com
- Research output
- A research profile lists 247 publications and about 50,800 citations, including a 2022 JACC review on managing cardiovascular risk in young adults. researchgate.net
- No industry payments reported
- CMS Open Payments shows $0 in reported industry payments across 0 records for 2021-2025. openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
- Disclosed no industry ties for guideline
- The 2013 guideline disclosure table lists 'None' for his consulting, speakers bureau, ownership, personal research, and expert witness relationships for 2008-2013. cdn.clinicaltrials.gov
Worth knowing
- Practice locations listed on patient directories vary; one directory lists a Glenview, IL location while others list Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Patients may want to confirm the current office location before booking. doctor.webmd.com
Industry payments (CMS Open Payments)
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No general payments reported for this NPI from 2021 through 2025.
Sources: nm.org · medicine.northwestern.edu · preventivemedicine.northwestern.edu · feinberg.northwestern.edu · linkedin.com · acc.org · reachmd.com · researchgate.net. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we will correct it.
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Practice location
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N Saint Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
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