Dr. Rakhi Wadhwa Thambi, MD

Dr. Rakhi Thambi is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. With nearly three decades of clinical practice, Dr. Thambi brings extensive expertise to treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures. She is fluent in Spanish, Polish, and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Thambi practices at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care. She specializes in treating chronic sinusitis and various forms of hearing loss, including hearing impairments in children. Her clinical services include performing detailed hearing tests and audiograms to assess auditory function. She also conducts fiberoptic pharyngoscopy procedures to …examine the throat and voice box areas. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 on Vitals.