Summary

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.
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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 locations

Advocate Medical Group Beverly Outpatient Center

9831 S Western AveChicago, IL 60643
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
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 60617
Mon7:30 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

2545 S King DrChicago, IL 60616

Advocate Medical Group

2301 E 93rd St Ste 115Chicago, IL 60617
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

Advocate Trinity Hospital

2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

836 W Wellington AveChicago, IL 60657

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseAnesthesiology
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 , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Kilpauk Medical College Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vimala Santhanam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Humana

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vimala Santhanam has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

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?
You can find contact information for Dr. Vimala Santhanam here on Vitals.
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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