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Dr. Vimala Santhanam is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who brings over five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College and completed her residency training at Mercy Hospital. With 52 years of experience treating heart conditions and providing comprehensive internal medicine care, Dr. Santhanam offers patients the benefit of extensive clinical knowledge gained through decades of practice. She is fluent in Spanish and Korean, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.
Dr. Santhanam practices at Advocate Trinity Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Chicago, Illinois. Her dual specialization in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine enables her to provide both specialized heart care and comprehensive primary care services. She treats patients at several Advocate Medical Group locations, including their Beverly Outpatient Center and Primary Care …facilities. Dr. Santhanam also provides care at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ensuring patients have convenient access to her expertise across the Chicago area.
Read More Read less Dr. Santhanam practices at Advocate Trinity Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Chicago, Illinois. Her dual specialization in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine enables her to provide both specialized heart care and comprehensive primary care services. She treats patients at several Advocate Medical Group locations, including their Beverly Outpatient Center and Primary Care …facilities. Dr. Santhanam also provides care at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ensuring patients have convenient access to her expertise across the Chicago area.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 52 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks Spanish, Korean
- Mercy Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 7 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Vimala Santhanam has 7 locationsAdvocate Medical Group Beverly Outpatient Center
9831 S Western AveChicago, IL 60643 Tel: (773) 445-3500
Mon7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed
Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center
2545 S Martin Luther King DrChicago, IL 60616 Tel: (312) 842-7117
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Advocate Medical Group Primary Care
2301 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed
Advocate Medical Group
2301 E 93rd St Ste 115Chicago, IL 60617 Tel: (773) 731-9898
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Vimala Santhanam, MD | Dr. Subir Bipin Shah, DO | Dr. Demetrios Doukas, DO | Dr. Gregory Douglas Dudzik, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 52 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Korean | Speaks Spanish, Polish, English | Speaks English | |
| Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Kilpauk Medical College | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vimala Santhanam
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mercy Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 1974.
NPI Number
Dr. Santhanam's NPI number is 1205847688.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Vimala Santhanam speak?
- Dr. Vimala Santhanam speaks Spanish and Korean.
- Where is Dr. Vimala Santhanam's office located?
- Dr. Vimala Santhanam's office is located at 9831 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60643.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vimala Santhanam?
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- Does Dr. Vimala Santhanam accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Vimala Santhanam has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Vimala Santhanam affiliated with?
- Dr. Vimala Santhanam is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital.
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