Dr. N. Richie Thakur, MD | Chicago, IL | Internal Medicine

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Dr. N. Richie Thakur is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with a wide range of health concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 1994. Dr. Thakur is board-certified in internal medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Thakur practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he treats patients experiencing joint pain, general weakness, and mobility issues like limping. His approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients regain function and improve their quality of life. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.4

19 Ratings
35 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
6 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Thakur is brilliant and is kind, an excellent listener, caring and effective. His office is the best run office I have ever had. I have been with him for 10 years and I feel very fortunate to be cared for by him. I would highly recommend Dr. Thakur.

June 5th, 2018

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Excellent Doctor. Good, down to earth, answers questions well and makes you feel at ease.

June 29th, 2015

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I have been a patient of Dr. Thakur for about 10 years. Would highly recommend this physician to anyone looking for a good family doctor. On several occasions, he has correctly referred me to appropriate specialists to treat unique conditions in a timely manner.

May 6th, 2012

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Dr Thakur has good bedside manner and is a very nice Doctor, however, his diagnosis is poor and inaccurate. He neglected a very serious condition that I was diagnosed after because he was reluctant to conduct additional test.

October 20th, 2011

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I've been a patient of Dr Thakur's since 2005 and have established a trust with him. The ease of appointments and Thakur's accomodations to emergencies is outstanding. He spends time with you, answers all questions thoroughly and doesn't make you feel rushed out the door. I have moved from Chicago upon my return re-established myself as a patient because of his care. Typically, I see only female physicians/dentists, but Thakur has given me no reason to ever choose to leave his practice.

September 19th, 2011

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Dr. Thakur was very kind but not helpful. I contacted him several times but he never got back to me. I lost my insurance coverage because he never got back to the ins company or me regarding his medical notes. Very unfortunate situation.

May 2nd, 2011

Northwestern Medicine Primary Care

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 2150Chicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 926-3627


Dr. N. Richie Thakur, MD	Dr. Michael Chen, MD	Dr. Beatriz L. Huertas Rivera, MD	Dr. Sergio Rodriguez, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.4 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University1994

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University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Which hospitals is Dr. N. Richie Thakur affiliated with?: Dr. N. Richie Thakur is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Where is Dr. N. Richie Thakur's office located?: Dr. N. Richie Thakur's office is located at 259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 2150, Chicago, IL, 60611.

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