Summary

Dr. Purani Palaniswami specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology, bringing 25 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College Manipal and completed her residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. Her dual specialties allow her to provide comprehensive care for both general medical conditions and complex rheumatic diseases. Dr. Palaniswami is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Palaniswami is affiliated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Elmhurst and Lombard, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and back pain during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and specialized immunology testing to help diagnose and monitor rheumatic conditions. Patients rate Dr. Palaniswami 2.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 25 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Louis University School Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Purani Pavai Palaniswami has 6 locations

Elmhurst Clinic

1200 S York St Fl 2Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Endeavor Health

1200 S York St Ste 2000Elmhurst, IL 60126
Mon6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sat6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Edward Elmhurst Health

1200 S York StElmhurst, IL 60126

Edward Elmhurst Health

130 S Main StLombard, IL 60148
Mon8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sun8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Edward Elmhurst Health

1200 South York St, #2000Elmhurst, IL 60126

Edward Elmhurst Health

130 South Main St, #201Lombard, IL 60148

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.9 
3.7 
25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Elmhurst , ILChicago , ILROLLING MEADOWS , ILHarwood Heights , IL
Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Purani Pavai Palaniswami

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Healthlink
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Purani Pavai Palaniswami has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Purani Pavai Palaniswami has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Scleroderma
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Louis University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Kasturba Medical College ManipalGraduated in 2001

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