Dr. Ami Kothari, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Rheumatology

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Dr. Ami Kothari is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also completed her internship and residency training. Dr. Kothari furthered her expertise through a fellowship at Northwestern University in 2009, building specialized knowledge in rheumatology over her 23 years of medical practice. She is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kothari practices at Holy Family Medical Center and sees patients at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute locations in Des Plaines and Morton Grove, Illinois. Her clinical expertise includes treating ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. She also specializes in managing dermatomyositis and polymyositis, inflammatory muscle diseases that can cause weakness and skin changes. Additionally, …Dr. Kothari treats gout and pseudogout, painful joint conditions caused by crystal deposits. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.8

9 Ratings
23 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, Polish
Northwestern University
7 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Dr. Kothari is a gem. Smart, kind, thorough. Highly recommend

June 23rd, 2018

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I am so blessed to have seen Dr Kothari when I was admitted in the hospital with pneumonia in 2017. Other issues that were overlooked by my previous MD were diagnosed by Dr. Kothari with treatments and meds right away. She spends time, although the waiting for my appointment is a bit excessive at times, but she is worth the wait. Not only is she pleasant and attentive but also is careful with the meds. I totally depend upon her and so do my children in caring for their mom.

March 22nd, 2018

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Scheduler made office appt. when none was needed. Results could have been verba, by phone. In addition, 45minute wait time!!

September 7th, 2017

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Dr. Kothari is a terrific doctor. Great bedside manner; she made an accurate diagnosis and treated me amazingly well.

August 23rd, 2012

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I've been to 3 other Rheumatologists, all they want to do is fill me up with steroids and physical therapy. Not Dr. Kothari. She actually spend more then an hour with reviewing all my past records, my lifestyle and my concerns before even attempting to diagnose the problem. She listens! She ordered multiple test and isolated key health issues for me, which NONE of the previous MDs were able to do. She changed my treatment and 6 months later here I am feeling like a brand new person. God bless her, she's the best!

April 30th, 2012

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I was sent to Dr. Kothari for a critical issue where the tips of my toes were cracked and coming off. Dr. Kothari wasted my time by diagnosing me with an incurable autoimmune disease and with that diagnosis, told me there was nothing she could do for my issue, nor my pain. Thank God I didn't listen to her, as she couldn't have been more wrong. This doctor wasted 3 weeks with wrong diagnoses, and put me through horrible pain that could have been fixed weeks earlier. There are too many good doctors out there to EVER be told there is no help. Shame on this doctor!!

March 31st, 2012

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Doctors are a dime a dozen these days, but finding an amazing one is a rarity. Dr. Kothari is just that- amazing! I've been to three different rheumatologists before I found Dr. Kothari in trying to solve my mystery joint and immune system related problems. Dr. Kothari not only did the most thorough examination I've seen an M.D. do but is an amazing listener. Dr. Kothari spent over an hour with me understanding not just my medical problems but paying close attention to my daily environment. Within 3 visits and testing- she found the exact medical diseases that were affecting me, something no other doctors have been able to do for the past 20 years.She's great and I'm a patient of hers for life! I highly recommend her.

October 21st, 2010

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 375-3000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 200Morton Grove, IL 60053

Tel: (847) 375-3000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Ami Kothari, MD	Dr. Husna M Siddiqui, MD	Dr. Matas Orentas, DO	Dr. Gowhar Ahmed Khan, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (9 Ratings)	4.9 (50 Ratings)	5 (17 Ratings)	3.7 (19 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish	Speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu	Speaks English, Lithuanian	Speaks Spanish, Russian, English
Des Plaines , IL	Elgin , IL	Elgin , IL	Aurora , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago	Med School: Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates	Med School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University	Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar
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Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Northwestern University2009

Residency

University of Illinois at Chicago2006

Internship

University of Illinois at Chicago2003

Medical School

University of Illinois at ChicagoGraduated in 2003

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Where is Dr. Ami Kothari's office located?: Dr. Ami Kothari's office is located at 900 Rand Rd Ste 200, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
Does Dr. Ami Kothari accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ami Kothari accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Ami Kothari speak?: Dr. Ami Kothari speaks Spanish and Polish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ami Kothari affiliated with?: Dr. Ami Kothari is affiliated with Holy Family Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ami Kothari?: You can find contact information for Dr. Ami Kothari here on Vitals.

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