NorthShore University HealthSystem, which operates four hospitals in the north Chicago suburbs, said the dozen heart doctors from North Shore Cardiologists will join its medical group.

Effective in January, 12 North Shore Cardiologists will become a part of NorthShore Medical Group.  “The clinical expertise of this group will be integrated with the superior technology of NorthShore, including our electronic medical record system and advanced imaging technology,”  said Dr. Janardan Khandekar, chairman of NorthShore’s department of medicine.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

NorthShore University HealthSystem includes hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. It also has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including the 600-physician, multispecialty NorthShore Medical Group practice with 75 office locations.